Colony Grill, Mexicali Blues, Earl's: Arlington Restaurant Inspections

ARLINGTON, VA — Several facilities in Arlington recorded violations during recent inspections from the Arlington County Public Health department. Inspectors conducted the most recent visits between Jan. 1 and Jan 10.

In Virginia, all food service locations are supposed to be inspected at least once per year. Facilities with higher risk factors may be inspected as often as four times per year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Violations at restaurants 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. Sometimes, the follow-up inspection only considers the most important "priority" violations.

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.

Depending on the results of the inspection, the health department can pursue several actions.

They can issue a permit for the restaurant to continue serving food, they can schedule a follow-up inspection to determine if violations have been rectified, or they can temporarily shut down an establishment until certain issues are solved.

The Virginia Department of Health only recommends restaurants have their permits suspended when "the continued operation of the food service presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."

Here are the violations from Jan. 1 to Jan. 10 as listed by Arlington County Public Health:

Wise Guy Pizza, 1735 N Lynn St #10, Arlington, VA 22209

Date inspected: Jan. 10

Total violations: 2

• Observed re-packaged chocolate, red velvet and carrot cakes are not labeled. Corrective Actions: Food packaged in a food establishment for customer self-service shall include labels that contain the following information: 1. the common name of the food, 2. the list of major ingredients including artificial colors or preservatives, 3. the total net weight or quantity of the food, 4. the name and place of business of the food manufacturer, packer, or distributor, 5. the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food,6. nutrition labeling and, 7. for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means.
• Gaskets of 2-dr freezer are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Poke It Up, 4401 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

Date inspected: Jan. 10

Total violations: 4

• Observed several sprays of home use pesticides. Corrective Actions: Restricted used pesticides are to be applied by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136(e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
• Observed thawed vacuum sealed fish still in the sealed packaging. Corrective Actions: Remove fish that has been packaged in a reduced oxygen package from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing in a refrigerator that maintains food temperature at 41°F or less, or immediately upon completion of thawing if thawed by completely submerging the package(s) under running water at a temperature of 70°F for a time period that doesn't allow the thawed portions of the fish to exceed 41°F for more that 4 hours including the time to cool back down to 41°F in the refrigerator if not immediately cooked.
• Observed several small flying insects in the back prep area. Corrective Actions: When pests are found use methods to such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• The 3-compartment sink is no longer fully sealed to the wall. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.

Booeymonger Ballston, 1010 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 10

Total violations: 2

• The stove top and fryers are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the stove top and fryers.
• The floors under the cooking equipment are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

Paisano's, 3650 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 10

Total violations: 7

• Back hand sink observed missing paper towels. Corrective Actions: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a Continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all handwashing lavatories to encourage proper handwashing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials.
• Raw chicken observed over RTF in 3 door prep unit. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
• Spray bottles observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
• Bulk food container observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• Facility observed not having proper test strips. (Chlorine) Corrective Actions: Obtain a Chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
• Top of counter observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Cold water faucet on three compartment sink observed in poor repair. Corrective Actions: Inadequate water pressure could result in improper handwashing or equipment operation. Restore water under sufficient and adequate pressure to the three compartment sink immediately.

The Jefferson Kitchen (2W), Pantries (3E: Arbor, 3W: Healthcare, 4W: Assited Living), & Storage Rm (P3), 900 N Taylor St., Arlington, VA 22203

Date inspected: Jan. 10

Total violations: 3

• The cutting boards were observed heavily scratched and scorned. Re-surface or replace the equipment.
• The exterior of the flat top grill and flat top griddle are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Observed broken floor tiles in the mop sink closet. Repair or replace the tiles.

Early Steps Bilingual Pre-School, 1701 N Bryan St., Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 10

Total violations: 1

• Building trash cans aren't all kept covered. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.

Quinn's on the Corner, 1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 5

• Observed cutting boards heavily scored and scratched. Corrective Actions: Resurface or replace the cutting boards.
• Three (3)-compartment sink is missing stoppers/drain plugs. Corrective Actions: Obtain the drain plus to properly wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment and utensils.
• Dish racks are in need of deliming and cleaning/replacement. Corrective Actions: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of the dish racks equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
• Observed spray hose in need of repair or replacement. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the spray hose.
• Observed back walk-in ref. floor not in good repair. Corrective Actions: Repair the back walk-in ref. floor.

Elevation Burger, 2447 N. Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 5

• Soda fountain drink nozzles, ice chute and ice cream scoops aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean these surfaces at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
• Milk found in top portion of the "milkshake prep ref" at 49°F; it was discarded. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• French fries found at 70-92°F not time marked/nor using timers to ensure a 4 hour serve or discard by time. Corrective Actions: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
• Single service forks observed stored at customer counter with prongs up instead of handles up. Corrective Actions: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• There are some air gaps in-between the entrance doors. There are openings in the basement ceiling around pipes/hoses/lines. Some areas of the floor are not longer smooth. There are tiny holes in the mop sink closet and one wall panel is no longer sealed tight to its wall. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. Eliminate the air gaps between the doors. Eliminate the openings in the ceiling and walls. Make the floor smooth as to not allow standing water/debris.

Eclairons, 1737 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 1

• Observed "RAID-Ant & Roach", "Spectracide-Wasp & Hornet Killer", "Hot Shot-Ant, Roach & Spider Killer" and "real Kill-Ant & Roach" spray cans on a shelf. The PIC voluntarily removed these pesticide spray cans from the food establishment. Corrective Actions: The chemical pesticides must be applied in accordance of law and in a manner that prevents the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.

China House, 2249-B Shirlington Rd, Arlington, VA 22206

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 4

• Observed no soap and paper towels at the hand sink by the prep sink. Corrective Actions: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a Continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials.
• The menu is it labeled with the major food allergens. Corrective Actions: Provide in writing that disclose the food source for each major food allergen contained in the menu items unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.
• The prep sink and 3-compartment sink are no longer fully sealed to the wall. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
• The exterior of the rice warmers and flour bins were observed in need of cleaning.Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.

The Children's School, 4770 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 6

• The facility did not have a current foodservice establishment license. Corrective Actions: The facility submitted the 2024 foodservice establishment license application and paid the fee that day.
• Missing hand washing signage in the women's rest-room 1st floor (104) and men's rest-room (105). Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• Some classroom refrigerators aren't cold holding milk at or below 41 F; a few were adjusted to colder settings and the ones that couldn't be adjusted to colder settings, the milk was relocated to the main kitchen refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Most classroom refrigerators were missing thermometers. Corrective Actions: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
• A couple classroom refrigerators that were already set to their coldest setting and couldn't hold 41 F or below, some classroom refrigerators and the kitchen freezer hand an accumulation of ice. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the classroom refrigerators that holding milk at or below 41 F; defrost/repair refrigerators and freezer with ice accumulation to restore them to a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
• Trash dumpster is overflowing; lids not closed and trash on ground. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use. Clean-up area and increase frequency and/or size/type of dumpster.

Auntie Anne's Pretzels VA127, 1100 S Hayes St X-8 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 1

• Lights not shielded in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Protect lamp against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so only the face of the bulb is exposed.

Asahi Japanese Restaurant, 2250 Clarendon Blvd Ste G, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 3

• Tightly covered container of rice in walk in is not able to cool effectively. Corrective Actions: Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
• Sesame included in sushi rolls is not noted on menu as needed as a common allergen. Corrective Actions: Provide labels that disclose the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient.
• Pots of miso soup stored on floor under 3 part sink. Corrective Actions: Store food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination to prevent contamination.

Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Ctr, 3710 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 5

• The hot water facet on the hand sink by the cooking and prep area was observed in poor repair and unable to produce hot water at 85 F. Corrective Actions: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 85°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
• Dish machine observed not reaching the proper sanitizing temperature of 160 F. The final rinse temperature was observed at 145 F. Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
• Low pressure and/or no hot water at hand sink near the cooking area. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• Floor grout in ware washing area observed in poor repair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Several lights in the kitchen area observed not shielded. Corrective Actions: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistent bulb.

Weenie Beanie Sandwich Shop, 2680 S Shirlington Rd, Arlington, VA 22206

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 4

• Observed the sliced deli meat without a made or discard date. Corrective Actions: Ensure all prepared RTE (TCS) food is mark with the name and ""consume by"" date on the container at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served, sold or discarded within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• The interior of the refrigeration is in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain non-food-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
• The cracked and missing floor tiles were observed in disrepair. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
• Observed the walls in need of cleaning.Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

Bibimix, 1910 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 4

• Employee observed improperly eating along the cook-line. Corrective Actions: A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The employee's hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• Proper test strips for measuring the chlorine sanitizer solution not observed. Corrective Actions: Manager will order proper test strips.
• Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area observed not smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Actions: Provide ceiling tiles that are smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
• Floor surface under the 3-compartment sink and fryer units in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

Burger King, 3627 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Date inspected: Jan. 9

Total violations: 1

• Observed that cardboard is used to line shelves in walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Non food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Remove cardboard.

Subway #786, 3045 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Date inspected: Jan. 8

Total violations: 5

• Observed foods holding in prep table above 41F. Per mgr findings table was accidentally turned off during cleaning.C orrective Actions: Cold hold time/temperature control for safety foods at 41 F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
• Dead or trapped Pests found in sticky trap. Corrective Actions: Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
• Observed drain flies around mop sink. Corrective Actions: Treat areas for flies.
• Handsink in back prep room is in disrepair. Corrective Actions: Repair handle so that sink is easy to use and accessible.
• Observed mops not hung to dry. Corrective Actions: Hang mops to prevent harborage conditions.

William Jeffrey's Tavern, 2301 Columbia Pike # 100, Arlington, VA 22204

Date inspected: Jan. 8

Total violations: 3

• Observed a few chemical spray bottles not labeled. Corrective Actions: Properly label working containers of toxic items with the common name.
• Observed bar dish machine dispensing chlorine >> 200 ppm. Corrective Actions: Use chemical sanitizers that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020 when applying to food contact surfaces.
• Observed main dish machine not dispensing any chemicals. The machine was not in use during this inspection. Setup and use 3-compartment sink until repaired. Corrective Actions: Repair the dish machine to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.

Kabob Bazaar, 3133 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 8

Total violations: 3

• Cooked foods in walk in, prepared for more than 24 hours use, are not marked for 7 days use. Corrected by instruction. Corrective Actions: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• Bulk food containers are not labelled with contents. Corrective Actions: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• Door gaskets are damaged on the True 2 door uprt unit. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.

Mexicali Blues Restaurant & Bar, 2933 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 8

Total violations: 6

• The hand sink in the kitchen was blocked by large metal pans. PIC removed the equipment during the inspection (Corrected).
• The cutting boards were observed heavily scratched and scorned. Re-surface or replace the cutting boards.
• The following need to be re-sealed to the adjoining equipment/floors: 1) the mop sink 2) the toilets in the two guest bathrooms.
• The faucet and sprayer nozzle on the 3-compartment sink were observed leaking. Repair or replace the plumbing fixtures.
• The floors throughout the kitchens are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.
• Observed several missing and/or broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.

Gongcha, 1650 Wilson Blvd Suite100B, Arlington, VA 22209

Date inspected: Jan. 8

Total violations: 4

• No soap provided at kitchen handsink. Corrective Actions: Provide soap at kitchen handsink.
• No paper towels provided at kitchen handsink. Corrective Actions: Provide towels at kitchen handsink.
• Observed mildew on ice machine baffles. Corrective Actions: Clean ice machine frequently to ensure they are maintained clean.
• Observed staff wash pot, and put it back without sanitizing. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.

Merit School of Arlington, 2201 N Pershing Dr Suite K, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 8

Total violations: 4

• Pizza sauce in 1-door upright cooler observed not properly date marked. Corrective Actions: Mark a ""consume by"" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• Sanitizer in 3-compartment sink observed over 500ppm (Quaternary Ammonium). Corrective Actions: Drain sink and refill ate correct concentration.
• Facility observed having expired test strips for 3 compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Obtain a chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.
• Top of knife holder observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.

Mehran, 2721 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 8

Total violations: 3

• Observed large containers of cooked beef and sliced tomatoes, in the walk-in cooler, that were not date marked. PIC labeled the foods properly (Corrected).
• The following equipment is in need of cleaning: 1) the shelving racks in the walk-in cooler 2) the interiors of the refrigeration units 3) the exteriors of the microwaves. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The floors and walls along the cook's line are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

Ballston Cafe, 4601 N Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

Date inspected: Jan. 5

Total violations: 3

• The lid to the ice maker is cracked and damaged. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
• Ceiling tiles behind service line are not smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Actions: Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable.
• Wall paint in kitchen is peeling. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facility in proper repair.

Four Sisters Grill, 3035 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 5

Total violations: 3

• Bulk food containers are not labelled with contents. Corrective Actions: Label food containers with name of contents.
• Two containers of pho broth were stored on the floor under the 3 part sink. Corrective Actions: Relocate food storage to an approved area until the source of contamination is eliminated or removed.
• Kitchen hand sink is not sealed to adjoining wall. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #2473, 1002 S. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204

Date inspected: Jan. 5

Total violations: 1

• Shared building trash compactor door found open; keep closed; recycling dumpster drain plug missing; shall be replaced. Corrective Actions: Cover all waste containers when not in continuous use.

McDonald's, 1800 N Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209

Date inspected: Jan. 5

Total violations: 2

• Missing hand washing sign in left rest-room. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• Covered trash cans not provided in the rest-rooms for sanitary items. Corrective Actions: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.

The Bronson, 4100 N Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

Date inspected: Jan. 5

Total violations: 6

• Observed the interior of the bulk ice machine in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface of bulk ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours or per manufacturer specifications.
• The 3-compartment sink and bar dish machine were observed not properly sanitizing dishes due to no measurable sanitizer being present on the test strips. Bleach will be used in the 3-compartment and all bar dishes will be washed in the back dishwasher. Corrective Actions: Ensure all dish machines and sanitizers are tested regularly and measure correctly.
• Observed thawed vacuum sealed fish still in the sealed packaging. Corrective Actions: Remove fish that has been packaged in a reduced oxygen package from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing in a refrigerator that maintains food temperature at 41°F or less, or immediatley upon completion of thawing if thawed by completely submerging the package(s) under running water at a temperature of 70°F for a time period that doesn't allow the thawed portions of the fish to exceed 41°F for more that 4 hours including the time to cool back down to 41°F in the refrigerator if not immediately cooked.
• Observed in-use utensils stored in water that measured 84F. Observed knives stored between the cracks of the prep tables. Corrective Actions: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils in one of the following manners: 1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. 4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. 5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container.
• The following are no longer fully sealed to the wall: the cooks line hand sink warewashing side, the warewashing hand sink, the pizza hand sink and the prep sink. Corrective Actions: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
• No chlorine test strips provided during inspection. Corrective Actions: Obtain a chlorine chemical test kit to ensure the sanitizing solution is maintained at the proper solution.

Endo Sushi, 3000 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 5

Total violations: 2

• Observed a food employee washing a wiping towel in the sushi prep area hand sink. Corrective Actions: Use handwash sink only for handwashing.
• Observed vacuum-packaged frozen smoked eel and imitation crabmeat being defrosted in sushi prep area handwashing sink at room temperature. Corrective Actions: Remove fish that has been packaged in a reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing in a refrigerator that maintains food temperature at 41 F or less, or immediately upon completion of thawing if thawed by completely submerging the package(s) under running water at a temperature of 70 F for a time period that doesn't allow the thawed portions of the fish to exceed 41 F for more that 4 hours including the time to cool back down to 41 F in the refrigerator if not immediately cooked.

Sunrise of Arlington, 2000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 1

• Door gaskets are torn and damaged on the True 2 door uprt unit. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.

Dunkin' Donuts, 1413 S Fern St, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 1

• Working spray bottles observed stored on hand sink. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the spray bottles preventing its use.

Asia Bistro and Zen Bistro & Wine Bar, 1301 S Joyce St D-7, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 1

• Beverage nozzles at wine bar observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Properly clean and sanitize equipment.
• Proper stem thermometer not observed for measuring internal food temperatures. Corrective Actions: Manager will purchase proper thermometer.
• Bulk ice machine observed not working and in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Repair and/or replace equipment.
• Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair / replace physical facilities.
• Floor surfaces under cook-line and refrigeration equipment in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly repair / replace physical facilities.

Toryumon Japanese House, 1650 Wilson Blvd Suite 100B, Arlington, VA 22209

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 7

• Menu does not disclose allergen (sesame) in sushi items. Corrected by instruction. Corrective Actions: Provide menu disclosure for common allergens.
• A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands. Corrective Actions: Instruct food employees to clean their hands in a handwashing sink. Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or utensil washing.
• Raw chicken was stored above raw beef and onions in walk in. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
• Large tightly covered containers of ramen broth inhibited from proper cooling in walk in refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
• Door gasket on sushi station 2 door reach in unit is torn. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
• No hot water supply is available at back kitchen hand sink. Corrective Actions: Maintain plumbing fixtures in proper repair.
• Floors are in need of cleaning behind and around equipment in kitchen. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, 671 N Glebe Rd Ballston Quarter, Suite 1278, Arlington, VA 22203

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 3

• The food establishment does not have a valid health license. An application was provided to the PIC. Corrective Actions: Renew your health license ASAP.
• Observed prep area handsink blocked by a food cart. Corrective Actions: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the food cart preventing its use.
• Observed wet towels used under cutting boards. Corrective Actions: Do not use wet towels under cutting boards.

Panda Bowl Chinese Restaurant, 3207 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 5

• Observed the interior of kitchen microwave not clean. Corrective Actions: The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
• Observed cooked chicken (50F) and cooked shrimp (57F) tightly wrapped with plastic sheet inside the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
• Observed WIC/WIF wire shelves and work tables in the kitchen are rusty. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the rusty shelves in WIC/WIF and table shelves.
• All the refrigerators/freezers, rice barrels and other kitchen equipment are in need of deep scrubbing and cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The entire WIC/WIF floor and the area around are in need of deep scrubbing, cleaning and/or replacement. Corrective Actions: Clean and/or replace the floors mentioned above, necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.

Pizza Pie Me, 2249-E South Shirlington Road, Arlington, VA 22206

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 6

• Interior of the microwave oven in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized equipment.
• Food preparation cutting boards observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Garlic and oil container observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized equipment.
• Interior of all refrigeration and freezer units in need of cleaning. Storage shelving throughout facility in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean equipment.
• Hole in drywall in back utility room in need of repair. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.
• Floor, wall, and ceiling in facility in need of cleaning (under equipment). Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
• Ceiling light shield in back area in need of replacing. Corrective Actions: Properly shield lighting.

Darna Restaurant & Lounge/ Detour Coffee, 946 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 6

• Observed several dirty cooking utensils stored along the cook's line. PIC instructed an employee to clean and sanitize the equipment (Corrected).
• The following equipment needs to be re-sealed to the adjoining walls: 1) the hand sinks 2) the 3-compartment sink 3) the rinse tables near dish machine. Corrective Actions: Seal the units to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
• Cutting boards were observed heavily scratched and scorned. Re-surface or replace the equipment.
• The interiors of all refrigeration units are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• The floors and walls throughout the kitchen are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.
• Observed several broken and/or missing floor/coping tiles throughout the kitchen. Observed several holes/damaged walls throughout kitchen. Repair or replace damaged areas.

Colony Grill, 2800 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 7

• Bar, upstairs and main level dining room server station hand sinks were not provided with hand soap. Corrective Actions: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
• No paper towels at the server stations hand sinks.C orrective Actions: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials.
• Missing hand washing signs at kitchen hand sink by the ice machine and at both server station hand sinks. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• Bar dish machine isn't ejecting 50-100 ppm of chlorine. Corrective Actions: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements.
• Mouse droppings observed on floor by kitchen dish machine. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Facility doesn't have an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperatures. Chlorine test papers inside the bar dish machine are expired. Corrective Actions: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature of the kitchen hot ware mechanical ware washing operation and new chlorine test papers for the bar dish machine.
• Wall damage near wall/floor junctures in back of house staircase; ceiling not sealed around soda fountain line in kitchen and the employee rest-room ceiling vent is dusty. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities clean and in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Lucky Danger @ Pentagon Row, 1101 S Joyce St B27, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 4

• Menu does not disclose allergen (sesame) on menu used in several menu items. Corrected by instruction. Corrective Actions: Provide allergen disclosure on menu for pertinent menu items.
• No hand towels available at employee restroom hand sink. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a Continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials.
• An accumulation of fruit flies was observed in establishment. Corrective Actions: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods such as trapping devices or other methods as required.
• Shelf under prep table with sink has an accumulation of rust. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.

Sweetgreen, 575 12th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 2

• Customer rest-room hand sinks temped at 73 F; adjust to have a minimum temperature of 80 F. Northern restroom sink faucet fixture is loose; re-secure to sink. Corrective Actions: Plumbing systems and components shall be maintained in good repair.
• Shared building dumpsters are not kept covered and are missing their drain plugs. Corrective Actions: Keep dumpsters covered and plugged up; leaking refuse containers are an attractant for pests.

Earl's, 2605 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 4

Total violations: 6

• Cooked diced potatoes found improperly cooling in an eight quart plastic deep container, tightly wrapped with plastic wrap at 69 F. Corrective Actions: Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food(s) from 135°Fto 41°F within a total of 6 hours and from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses. Corrected by transferring to a steel two inch deep pan and loosely covered/un-wrapped.
• Unlabeled chemical spray bottle found in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
• The methods used for cooling cooked potatoes were not adequate. Corrective Actions: Arrange the food containers in the refrigeration equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. Loosely cover or uncover the food if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
• Mouse droppings observed on shelf with soda syrup boxes and floor below; inform pest control company of finding & clean up with water and bleach at disinfection concentration. Corrective Actions: Eliminate harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.
• Food processer observed wet on wall shelving; invert. Corrective Actions: Store clean food contact surfaces in a self-draining position that allows air-drying.
• Openings in ceiling around pipes; seal closed. Wall tile broken by 3-part sink floor drain; replace and fill in any tiny holes in the walls. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Nighthawk Pizza, 1201 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 3

Total violations: 1

• Floor area in brewery grain storage room in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

Cowboy Cafe, 4792 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 3

Total violations: 2

• Shelves in walk in cooler observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
• Floors in kitchen and bar observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

Mussel Bar & Grille, 800 N Glebe Rd # 140, Arlington, VA 22203

Date inspected: Jan. 3

Total violations: 3

• Observed removed shellstock (oyster) tags not stored in chronological order. Corrective Actions: Use an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which the shellstock are sold or served.
• Observed roasted-pepper hummus, meat sauce, cheese sauce, and creme burlee made in the restaurant were not consumed or discarded within 7 days. Corrective Actions: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• Observed ice being used as external coolant at the bar. Corrective Actions: Do not use of ice used as a cooling medium for food or beverages. Ice that has been in contact with unsanitized surfaces or raw animal foods may contain pathogens and other contaminants.

Plaza Gourmet, 2173-B Crystal Plaza Arcade, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 3

Total violations: 3

• Prep tables in kitchen have shelving with accumulation of rust. Corrective Actions: Maintain equipment in proper repair.
• Front line hand sink has inadequate water pressure. Corrective Actions: Maintain plumbing fixtures in proper repair.
• Ceiling tiles are missing or damaged in area of walk in refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in proper repair.

Vitality Living Arlington, 3821 Wilson Blvd 1st, 2nd, 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA 22203

Date inspected: Jan. 3

Total violations: 3

• Facility operating without 2024 Health license. Corrective Actions: Application and Fee have been received to out office. The annual application renewal fee is based on a calendar year. Payment is due on or before December 31. The fee is not be prorated. An additional fee will be assessed for renewal applications received after December 31.
• Low water pressure for cold water observed at back hand sink. Corrective Actions: Ensure proper pressure and all sinks.
• Floor tiles observed missing at back prep baking area. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Jefferson Cafe, 1401 S. Clark St #80, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 3

Total violations: 7

• Disposable paper towels observed not properly provided at the back kitchen handsink. Corrective Actions: Manager had disposable paper towels placed at handsink.
• Kitchen preparation tables observed in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Manager instructed employee to clean and sanitize equipment.
• Mashed potatoes (105 F) and sliced turkey (118 F) on the steam line holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Manager reheated product to 165 + and returned to hot line.
• Raw shell eggs observed improperly stored on countertop(50 F). Corrective Actions: Product placed under refrigeration by person in charge.
• Top / underneath surfaces of all equipment storage shelving in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean non-food contact surfaces.
• Floor tiles along the front kitchen cook-line main kitchen, and in the walk-in refrigerator in need of replacing / repair. Ceiling tiles in the main kitchen observed in need of repair / replacement. Corrective Actions: Properly repair physical facilities.
• Floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces underneath and behind all equipment in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.

Courthouse Kabob, 2045 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 2

Total violations: 4

• Interior / exterior of reach-in refrigerator units in need of cleaning. Exterior surfaces of the hot box unit in need of cleaning. Surfaces of the walk-in unit shelves in need of cleaning / painting. Corrective Actions: Properly clean equipment.
• Pavement surfaces around the bulk waste grease container in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean waste receptacle areas.
• Ceiling fans in the kitchen and dining area in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean physical facilities.
• A few lights in kitchen hood in need of replacing. Corrective Actions: Properly replace non-functioning lights.

District Taco, 5723 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 2

Total violations: 2

• Chicken 112F and Steak 109 F in Auto-Shaam next to kitchen grill observed hot holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Chicken and Steak reheated to 170 F. Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
• Plastic light cover near rice cooker in kitchen observed broken. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

Arlington Kabob Sandwich, 5046 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 2

Total violations: 3

• Lamb shank in two (2) door upright cooler observed not date marked. Corrective Actions: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• Working spray bottle in kitchen observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Provide manufacturer's label on containers of personal care items that is legible. The accidental contamination of food or food-contact surfaces can cause serious illness.
• Broken floor tiles observed in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Repair walking surfaces so they drain. If foot traffic is allowed to occur from undrained areas, contamination will be tracked into the establishment. Surfaces graded to drain minimize these conditions.

Troys Italian Kitchen, 2710-B Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Date inspected: Jan. 2

Total violations: 5

• The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Certified Food Protection Manager. Corrective Actions: It is unlawful to operate a food service establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a valid Certified Food Protection Manager.
• Observed baked diced chicken (58F; made 2 hours ago) in a tight plastic container inside the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
• Observed a gap between front entrance doors. Corrective Actions: Seal all openings so that they are weather tight and do not allow insects or rodents to enter.
• Observed floor tiles by 3-compartment sink and salad counter ref. in need of re-grouting. Corrective Actions: Re-grout the above-mentioned floor tiles.
• Observed hood filters and hood in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.

Crisp & Juicy, 4540 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Date inspected: Jan. 2

Total violations: 3

• The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Certified Food Protection Manager. Corrective Actions: It is unlawful to operate a food service establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a valid Certified Food Protection Manager.
• Dates are not marked on tiramisu, yellow rice, guacamole and potato salad which are made on premises and kept for more than 24 hours. Corrective Actions: If the TCS food is to be held for more than 24 hours a date marking system must in place to indicate when food should be discarded. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• Observed baking sheet pans stored on the floor. Corrective Actions: Do not store clean baking sheet pans on the floor where it is subject to contamination.

Panda Express #128, 1100 S Hayes St M-126, Arlington, VA 22202

Date inspected: Jan. 2

Total violations: 3

• Facility does not currently have a 2024 Health Permit. Corporate office was contacted during inspection. Corrective Actions: Facility shall have a valid Health License during operations.

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