Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 24 Violations At 1 Facility

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Several restaurants around Woodbridge and Dumfries recorded violations during health inspections from Nov. 2 to Nov. 7, according to the Prince William Health District.

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.

• Happy Eatery, 17483 Jefferson Davis Hwy Dumfries, VA 22026
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 4
    • There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
    • Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
    • Packaged Food observed not complying with standard of identity requirements.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Mission BBQ Woodbridge, 13890 Shoppers Best Way Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 1
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Dunkin Donuts, 18021 Main St Dumfries, VA 22026
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 1
    • Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned between working with raw fruits and vegetables and PHF(TCS) foods.
• Little Lambs Day Care, 14514 Telegraph Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 1
    • The following food item (Canned mixed vegetables) which was in a dented packaging were found on display at the dry storage section of the kitchen. (Corrected during inspection) Dented Canned food was removed and discarded.
• Creme de la Creme, 16351 Navigation Dr Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 4
    • This establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed that there was no hot water at the hand washing sink of the 3rd toilet lavatory.
    • The food-contact surface such as Prep table of the kitchen area is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency.
    • The wash temperature of the high temperature sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The Expected temperature was 160F while the actual temperature was at 113F
• Chili On Top, 12531 Dilllingham Square Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 16
    • 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.
    • Drinking containers were stored (on the food prep table) in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    • The handwashing sink up front has been altered and now has a sprayer attachment and is being used for purposes other than handwashing in addition to handwashing. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
    • Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler
    • The 3 compartment sink, in use upon arrival, was not set up properly. Utensils and equipment were not being washed/rinsed/sanitized. Sanitizer was not being used.
    • Lettuce prepared/cut 5 hours ago, cooling at 54 degrees F.
    • Spray bottles of chemicals in kitchen unlabeled.
    • Chemicals stored near spices and above single service items.
    • Cut lettuce in Delfield 6 drawer refrigerator and in walk-in cooler that was prepared (cut) at 9am was found cooling at 54 degree F at 2pm.
    • Observed an insect control device installed above the food preparation table.
    • Employees handling food were observed to not be wearing proper hair restraints.
    • Scoop for egg roll filling stored down in product.
    • Clean equipment was stored stacked and wet on the clean equipment storage shelf.
    • Single service sauce cups are being used to scoop seasonings out of storage containers.
    • The waste line from the 1 compartment prep sink in the kitchen extends into the floor drain.
• Wendy's #6553, 1470 Old Bridge Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 7
    • Raw eggs stored adjacent to ready to eat (RTE) cooked sausages in the walk-in cooler (WIC)
    • Interior of ice machine unclean.
    • Spray bottle of chemical stored near single service items.
    • Cooked sausage in the walk-in cooler (WIC) found to be cooling improperly using deep and/or covered containers.
    • Boxes of fries stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer (WIF).
    • There is a "Y" adapter on the faucet at the mop sink that allows 2 hoses to be attached. Mop sink faucet vacuum breakers are not designed for the continuous pressure created by the "Y" adapter/hoses.
    • Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the walk-in freezer outside.
• Hampton Middle School, 14800 Darbydale Ave Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 2
    • The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: Observed Watermelon sliced and prepared at 64°F being placed into reach in cooler. CORRECTED
    • Employee observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. CORRECTED
• Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, 2300 Opitz Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 13
    • This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The handwashing sink near the coffee station had a waste water hose from the coffee station draining into it.
    • Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided and/or permanently affixed at all handwashing sinks used by food employees (handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink)
    • No hand towels available at handwashing sink near the coffee station and the handwashing sink near warewashing machine.
    • Previously cooked and cooled rice, tomato and potato soups were placed into the steam table to reheat.
    • Cut melon stored in Traulsen 2 door and 1 door refrigerators in the staging area was found at 50 and 52 degrees F, respectively.
    • Clean equipment was stored stacked and wet on the clean equipment storage shelf near the 3 compartment sink.
    • Clean equipment was stored on shelving adjacent to the handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink exposed to splash from handwashing.
    • The following pieces of equipment were found in disrepair and not holding an ambient air temperature of 41 degrees F or below: Traulsen 2 door refrigerator in the staging area at 54 degrees F; walk-in cooler (WIC) "C" with an ambient air temperature of 66 degrees F (per CFPM, unit needs a new compressor, no TCS foods inside only commercially prepared dressings, etc., all TCS foods moved to other WICs).
    • Milkcrates were used as shelving in the produce walk-in cooler.
    • The faucet at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen is in disrepair and won't turn on; the sensor at the handwashing sink in the cold prep area is in disrepair and won't allow the water to continuously flow.
    • The waste receptacle in the staff restroom was not covered.
    • Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in several walk-in units including WIC "J", WIF "A", WIF "DD".
• El Pollo Rico, 13470 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 3
    • The person in charge is not able to provide a verbal or written policy for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by an employee who has a disease or a medical condition.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • 2 light bulbs in the far left hood are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
• New York Pizza & Grill Kabob, 13600 Foulger Sq Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 4
    • Observed the integrity of the food packaging of Canned food (Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas) were found to be dented and compromised, therefore possibly exposing the food to potential contamination. Corrected during inspection. Dented canned food Garbanzo beans chick peas were removed and discarded from the food rack at the dry storage area.
    • Observed food such as frozen steak was on the floor of the walk in freezer.
    • Observed the following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods such as cooked chicken, chicken kebab and grounded beef which was cooked last night were being held in a container or package that does not bear a date or day in the walk-in refrigerator.
    • Observed employees were working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Paisano's Pizza, 12439 Dillingham Square Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 24
    • 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.
    • Drinking containers were stored on the pizza prep table in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    • A food employee failed to wash his hands prior to donning clean disposable gloves for the handling of ready to eat (RTE) foods.
    • The handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink had a waste water hose from the air conditioning unit draining into it and a pot scrubber in it.
    • There was no soap available at the handwashing sink along the cookline.
    • Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided and/or permanently affixed at all handwashing sinks used by food employees (handwashing sink on cookline and handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink).
    • Meat slicer unclean.
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: lettuce and tomatoes on top of 2 door refrigerators #1 and #2 along the cookline; pre-cooked wings inside the 2 door refrigerator #2 along the cookline; pre-cooked pasta and shredded cheese on top of the 2 door refrigerator #3 along the cookline.
    • Toxics stored on shelving adjacent to uncooked pasta and single service items.
    • There was no ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the pizza prep refrigerator or in the dough refrigerator.
    • Various white powder foods stored in containers that were not labeled properly with the common name of the food.
    • Foods found stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
    • Food (cooked pasta) being drained in strainer in 1 compartment of the 3 compartment sink while the other compartments have soiled equipment in them.
    • Employees observed handling food and/or cooking without proper hair restraints.
    • The wet wiping cloths along the cookline were not properly stored in the sanitizer bucket in between use.
    • Knives for cutting subs were being stored in between the 2 door prep refrigerators along the cookline in a location that can not be seen or easily cleaned.
    • Clean equipment including stainless bowls were stored on the shelving with the food contact surface exposed to dust and other contamination.
    • Single service dip containers being used to scoop dry bulk foods.
    • The following refrigeration units along the cookline were not holding temperatures of 41 degrees F and below: 2 door refrigerator #2 (Dukers) along the cookline at 45 degrees F.
    • Cardboard (soiled) being used to line shelving and dunnage racks throughout the kitchen.
    • The following items were observed to be unclean with an accumulation of dust and soil residue: 1. The 3 fans throughout the kitchen
    • 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 mop basin. Mop sink faucet vacuum breakers are not designed for the continuous pressure created by the "Y" adapter/hoses.
    • Personal item (phone) stored on pizza preparation table; personal items (purse, coats, aprons, etc) stored on shelving with foods and single service items.
• Presto! Pizza, 4135 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 3
    • This food establishment does not have a written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed the integrity of the food packaging for Canned whole tomatoes which was dented and found to be compromised with the possibly of exposing the food to potential contamination was on the food rack. Corrected during inspection The dented canned whole tomatoes were removed and discarded from the food rack.
    • Observed the following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods Cut tomatoes, Meat balls and pasta sauce was being held in a container or package that does not bear a date or day in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrected during inspection. Food products such as cut tomatoes, meat balls and pasta sauce were properly date marked.
• Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, 14111 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 14
    • 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.
    • Open drinking containers were stored (above the food prep table) in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    • A food employee failed to wash her hands prior to donning clean disposable gloves for the handling of ready to eat (RTE) foods.
    • No hand towels available at hand sink up front closest to the fryers/chicken preparation station.
    • Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided at the handwashing sink up front or at the handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink.
    • Raw eggs stored adjacent to RTE butter in walk-in cooler.
    • No sanitizing solution (neither chlorine or quaternary ammonium) was available upon arrival.
    • Advil (medicine) was stored on the shelving above the 3 door reach-in freezer up front.
    • Wet wiping cloths were not properly stored in the sanitizer bucket in between use.
    • Scoops in large white bulk storage bins were found with handles down in the food.
    • Single service food containers were stored up front with food contact surfaces exposed to contamination.
    • There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (chlorine or quaternary ammonium).
    • Personal items were stored with food items.
• Envoy of Woodbridge, 14906 Richmond Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 11
    • 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.
    • Raw ground beef thawing over top of tilapia fish in walk-in cooler (WIC).
    • The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sausage on cooking tray on food prep table 81 degrees F; eggs in container on food prep table 129 degrees F.
    • Clean equipment (metal pans) were stored stacked and wet on the clean equipment storage shelf.
    • Milkcrates were used as shelving in both the walk-in freezer and dry storage areas.
    • The following equipment is in disrepair and not being used in the kitchen: flat top grill, vulcan ovens (2), robo coupe, slicer
    • The following non-food contact surfaces were visible soiled: 1. The shelving in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer 2. The exterior of the food bins
    • Walls, floors, etc at the hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, warewashing machine, mop sink, inside the walk-in cooler (WIC) and walk-in freezer (WIF) and food prep area in the kitchen are unclean with visible soil. The floor drains throughout the kitchen are unclean with visible soil. The fan near the 2 compartment sink is unclean with visible soil/dust.
    • Light shield in dry storage area missing.
    • Floors and walls throughout facility are in disrepair and no longer smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
• Muriel Humphrey Center, 13505 Hillendale Dr Woodbridge, VA 22193
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 4
    • The handwashing station located at kitchen entrance is being used to wash various kitchen equipment/medical equipment.
    • Non-pasteurized egg (in the shell) being used to make scrambled egg for children 9 and under.
    • Observed that poisonous and toxic materials are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Being stored with and touching various kitchen knives/food preparation utensils/food contact surfaces.
    • 3 VAT sink has a hole in the sanitization side (located at bottom of vat - will not hold water).

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Subway
• Taquizas Virginia
• Firehouse Subs
• America's Best Wings
• Joe's Place
• Bel Air Elementary School