Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 17 Violations At 1 Facility

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several Woodbridge restaurants recorded violations during health inspections between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1.

Most COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed around the state, and health inspectors are returning to conduct many restaurant and other health inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.

Violations typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected.

For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection. Other violations are addressed later, and an inspector may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance.

Here are the most recent inspections from the Woodbridge area, according to the Prince William Health District.

• River Oaks Elementary School, 16950 McGuffeys Trail Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Date inspected: Oct. 26
  • Total violations: 2
    • Interior of ice machine (upper white area) unclean.
    • The thermometer for the walk-in freezer appears to be in disrepair or not measuring the ambient air temperature properly.
• Little Caesars, 14079 Richmond Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Date inspected: Oct. 26
  • Total violations: 8
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • Open drinking containers were stored (on the food prep table) in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    • The handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink was being used to rinse equipment and store wet wiping cloths.
    • Can opener blade and exterior of flour container unclean; other parts of the can opener were rusty.
    • Spray bottles of chemicals stored near clean equipment in warewashing machine area and up front near containers of pizza dipping sauces.
    • There was no ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the Randell pizza prep refrigerator. The thermometer on the walk-in cooler was in disrepair
    • White powder food stored in container that was not labeled properly with the common name of the food.
    • An extension has been placed on the original wastewater pipe of the wash compartment of the 3 compartment sink so that it now extends down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gap.
• Taquizas Virginia, 17724 Batestown Road Dumfries, VA 22025
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 27
  • Total violations: 2
    • The hand wash sink cold water knob was not working, causing the hot water to be to hot to cool down
    • The 3 vat sink was leaking at the pipping connect under the sink
• Fred Lynn Middle School, 1650 Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 28
  • Total violations: 3
    • The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: grilled chicken breasts (new item, first time served)
    • Cut melon that was just processed was found cooling in various reach-in refrigerators throughout the kitchen at temperatures above 41 degrees F.
    • Clean equipment (metal pans) were stored stacked and wet on the clean equipment storage shelf.
• Starbucks #7286, 3290 Old Bridge Rd Lake Ridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 28
  • Total violations: 6
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Chemicals stored near clean equipment on top of warewashing machine and spray bottles of chemicals stored near clean equipment.
    • There were no ambient air temperature measuring devices (thermometers) in many of the Delfield reach-in refrigerators in the front.
    • Raw concrete floors throughout facility are deteriorated where water has dissolved the cement revealing stone aggregate in the floor surface making it difficult to clean properly.
    • Floors in the back covered in water and coffee grounds due to cold brew process.
• McDonald's, 13761 Richmond Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 28
  • Total violations: 4
    • The handwashing sink in the drink area was observed to have coffee residue in it.
    • Shredded lettuce, just prepared per date marking, found being cooled (44 degrees F) in the 1 door reach-in refrigerator using deep and/or covered containers.
    • Clean equipment (gold lexan trays) stored on the shelving with the food contact surface exposed to dust and other contamination.
    • Both waste receptacles in the women's restroom used by the food service staff and customers were not covered.
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 3978 Fettler Park Dr Dumfries, VA 22025
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 1
    • No splashguard at hand sink to protect utensils.
• Jersey Mike's Subs, 3282 Old Bridge Rd Suite 107 Lake Ridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 17
    • The person in charge (PIC) did not demonstrate his knowledge as he had no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification, he explained that he had not received training concerning proper cold holding food temperatures, proper hand washing, storage of toxics, etc and there were many priority violations observed during the inspection.
    • There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty during hours of operation as those employees with supervisory and management responsibilities have no certifications.
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Personal drink containers were stored on shelving with food in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    • There was no soap available at the handwashing sink in the back near the 3 compartment sink.
    • There were no hand towels available at handwashing sink in back near the 3 compartment sink.
    • Lettuce at the bottom of the lettuce bin in the walk-in cooler was observed to be discolored and rotten in appearance.
    • Deli meat slicers, cutting boards and grill unclean with large amounts of food debris accumulated on each of them. Staff indicate that slicers are only cleaned at the end of the day.
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: ham and cheese in the display refrigerator; salami in the Turbo Air reach-in refrigerator; cut tomato and shredded lettuce in the front and back counter refrigeration units.
    • Various containers of medicines such as DayQuil and Vicks Vapo-rub stored along with single service items.
    • Spray bottles of chemicals such as Kaboom and glass cleaner stored near clean equipment in warewashing machine area, adjacent to bread rack full of baked bread and hanging on shelf above single service items such as white paper straws.
    • Clean equipment (metal pans) were stored on the shelving with the food contact surface exposed to dust and other contamination.
    • There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (quaternary ammonium).
    • The hose attached to the mop sink faucet was observed to be fully extended into the basin thus creating a potential backflow issue.
    • The floors throughout the kitchen are unclean with visible debris and greasy build up.
    • Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions resulting in personal items being stored on shelving used for food and single service items.
• Subway, 1455 Old Bridge Road, Suite 104 Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 6
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided and/or permanently affixed at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
    • Raw eggs (for personal use) stored above ready to eat (RTE) foods in walk-in cooler.
    • Single service items such as coffee stirrers and cookie containers were stored under the waste lines of the handwashing sink up front.
    • Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions resulting in personal items being stored on top of single service items.
• Starbucks Coffee #26975, 13010 Worth Ave. Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed that the the floors of the walk in cooler and the walk in freezer are in need of cleaning.
• Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 13607 Jefferson Davis Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 7
    • A food employee failed to wash her hands prior to donning clean disposable gloves for the handling of ready to eat (RTE) foods.
    • The integrity of the food packaging for a can of hot fudge topping was found to be compromised (dented along the side and end seams) and therefore exposing the food to potential contamination.
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: eggs on top of and inside 4 drawer refrigerator at 42 and 43 degrees F.
    • There were no ambient air temperature measuring devices (thermometers) in several refrigeration units including the 4 drawer refrigerator and the reach-in near the donuts.
    • There is a "Y" adapter on the faucet at the mop sink that allows 2 hoses to be attached. One hose was observed to be fully extended into the water. Mop sink faucet vacuum breakers are not designed for the continuous pressure created by the "Y" adapter/hoses.
    • The sprayer arm attached to the faucet at the 3 compartment sink in the back is in disrepair with water spraying up the wall.
    • Light bulbs in the hood system burnt out or not operational in the ventilation hood system. The ventilation hood system including filters over the ovens are rusted and not easily cleanable.
• Siam Bistro, 4129 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 8
    • The Person in charge was not able to provide documentation that all food employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of or exposure to diseases transmissible through food.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed the following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food such as Cut tomatoes, Spring rolls, Duplin and Fry to food are being held in a container or package that does not bear a date or day at the Walk-in cooler.
    • Observed that Toxic product (Grill Cleaner) was in close contact with food product (Vinegar) by the prep area.
    • The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    • Observed unlabeled food containers with the following food items Cashew nuts and Raw Rice were not easily identified by appearance at the dry storage area.
    • Observed Food product (Broccoli) was stored on the floor of the Walk in Cooler.
    • Observed Employees were working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• International House of Pancakes, 3914 Fettler Park Dr Dumfries, VA 22025
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 2
    • The water temperature in the manifold servicing the high temperature ware wash machine was below the minimum allowable level of 180ºF. The thermometer read <ºF> [sic].
    • Garden hose is connected mop sink faucet no back flow device on mop sink.
• TGI Friday's #293, 13237 Worth Ave Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 2
    • Sliced tomatoes prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature was not cooled within 4 hours to 5ºC (41ºF). The person in charge placed the sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler for proper cooling.
    • Marinated tilapia and raw chicken observed on cold holding at improper temperatures. The person in charge discarded the food out of the temperature.
• Bento Cafe Sushi & Roll, 13257 Worth Ave Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 1
    • Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as lot of cardboards.
• Mandarin Court, 17233 Wayside Dr Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 5
    • No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
    • Unwrapped or uncovered food in the walk in cooler.
    • Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable temperature.
    • Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled as specified in law.
    • The nonfood-contact surface of the storage shelves is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency.
• Taco Bell #39091, 13880 Shoppers Best Way Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 1
  • Total violations: 2
    • Employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Firehouse Subs, 13305 Worth Ave Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 1
  • Total violations: 8
    • There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
    • Employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory next to the 3 compartment sink.
    • The handwashing station next to the 3 compartment sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands such as a storage for empty gallons and wiping cloths.
    • No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory next to the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink
    • Tuna and sliced tomatoes prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature was not cooled properly.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Lunchbox on Wheels, 13880 Hydrangea Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 1
  • Total violations: 1
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Starbucks
• McDonald's
• Woodbridge Middle School
• Beville Middle School
• Freedom High School
• Neabsco Elementary School
• Porter Traditional School