Evidence Of Rodents Reported At 2 Arlington Restaurants: Inspections

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Public Health Department inspectors visited 54 food establishments between March 3-7 and reported finding 35 with health code violations.

Inspectors reported finding evidence of rodents outside two Arlington food establishments. At one, the inspector observed rodent harborage behind that building at an old bar/shed. At another, an inspector spotted rodent burrows near the trash dumpster area.

As corrective actions, inspectors to the restaurants to eliminate the rodent harborage from the premises and contact pest control to help minimize pest activity.

More information about what types of violations ACPHD inspectors report can be found at the bottom of this story.

Here are the inspections that were conducted between March 3-7 as reported by Arlington County Public Health:

Chick-fil-A at Crystal City

2200 Crystal Dr Suite G Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Fast Food | Routine
March 7, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Idido's Social House

1107 S Walter Reed Drive #102 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 7, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Raid Defender roach spray observed in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Pest control in establishment must be conducted by a licensed pest control operator.
• No trash can with a lid is available in unisex restroom. Corrective Actions: A covered receptacle must be available in the restroom used by women.

King Cajun Grill

1100 S Hayes St Space M118 , 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 7, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Person in charge has not properly trained staff how to prevent food contamination & hand washing. Person in charge needs to train staff on knowledge of proper handwashing & how to prevent food contamination. Corrective Actions: Discussed requirements with PIC.
• Observed staff did not wash hands after contamination & attempted to wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Staff must wash hands when changing tasks and at the hand sink only.
• Corrective Actions: Instructed staff to use hand sink.
• Observed boxes of raw chicken on floor. Foods must be store 6inches off floor. Corrective Actions: Moved foods to cart.
• Observed food debris on food storage containers. Food debris must cleaned off food surfaces after cleaning. Corrective Actions: Instructed to rewash.
• Bourbon chicken hot holding at 120F. Hot foods must be held at 165F+. Corrective Actions: Instructed Staff to reheat at 165F or above.
• Spices not in properly labeled containers. Corrective Actions: Staff instructed to properly label containers with common food name.
• Equipment, Clothes Washers and Dryers, Storage Cabinets, Contamination Prevention Comments: Do not use hose to clean facilities while cooking or prepping food, Saw staff using hose to clean while food was being prepared. Observed ceiling, walls in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean facilities.
• Chicken tray stored under wet shelf while uncovered, also observed cooked chicken at raw chicken prep area. Store foods in clean & dry areas & where they will not be contaminated.
• Corrective Actions: Staff relocated cooked chicken to walk-in cooler.
• Observed wiping cloths to stabilize cutting boards & left on countertop. Wiping cloths may not be used to stabilize cutting boards. Corrective Actions: PIC was educated on use of wiping cloths & placed in sanitizer bin.
• Utensils not dried after washing. Corrective Actions: Food equipment must be allowed to dry after washing.
• Non-food contact surfaces of equipment (tacks, gaskets, exterior surfaces) were not clean. Corrective Actions: Clean non-food contact surfaces frequently to prevent residue & dropped foods.

Maria Teresa's Babies

825 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 7, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• When tested, chlorine sanitizer was >> 200 ppm in the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Adjust the chlorine sanitizer concentration 50-100 ppm.
• Containers of dry goods (sugar, salt, quinoa, chickpeas, etc.) were not labeled with their common names. Corrective Actions: Label the dry goods containers with their common names.
• "Arctic Air" chest freezer needs to be defrosted and cleaned. Corrective Actions: Defrost and clean the "Arctic Air" chest freezer.

Thai Treasure

3811 Fairfax Dr Ste 105 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 7, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The following need to be re-sealed: 1) all hand sinks 2) 3-compartment sink 3) mop sink.
• The following is in need of cleaning: 1) interiors of all coolers 2) grill area/surrounding areas 3) shelving in the walk-in cooler.
• he hand sink near the cook's line was observed slow to drain. Repair the plumbing to ensure the sink drains properly.
• The mop was observed not hung properly. PIC stored mop correctly during the inspection (Corrected).

Starbucks Coffee # 720

3125 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 7, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Comfort Inn Arlington at Ballston-Continental Breakfast

1211 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Continental Breakfast | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed an employee cleaning plastic food containers without sanitizing; 3-compartment sink was not properly setup. Corrective Actions: Ensure to setup 3-compartment sink and wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment and utensils.
• Observed boxes of single-use articles stored on the floor in the back storage room. Corrective Actions: Store boxes of single-use articles in a clean, dry location where these are not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination at least 6" above the floor.
• Three (3)-compartment sink is missing a drain stopper. Corrective Actions: Obtain another drain stopper to wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment and utensils effectively.
• Three (3)-compartment sink faucet handle is too small to reach and fill the wash and sanitize basin. Corrective Actions: Replace the 3-compartment sink faucet or handle.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1861

4520 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Deli Italiano

6505 29th St N Arlington, VA 22213
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Kitchen hand sink is no longer sealed to wall. Corrective Actions: Non movable equipment must be sealed to wall to prevent water damage.
• RFP type wall covering is delaminating by kitchen hand sink. Corrective Actions: Maintain facility in good condition.
• Acoustic type ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Actions: Non food contact surfaces in kitchen must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Empanadas De Mendoza

8534a Terminal Rd Lorton, VA 22079
Status: Pending

Mobile Food Unit | Pre-Opening
March 6, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Tasty Chicken Box and Lamb Restaurant

2716 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Men's rest-room and downstairs hand sinks were out of paper towels. Corrective Actions: Maintain dispensed paper towels at hand sinks.
• Written notification not provided regarding major allergens served to consumers. Corrective Actions: Provide written notification regarding major allergens served to consumers.
• Rodent harborage behind building at old bar/shed. Corrective Actions: Eliminate rodent harborage from the premises.
• Wiping cloth solution too strong. Corrective Actions: Use test papers to verify 50-150 ppm chlorine; water added to solution.
• Cases of drinks, boxes of single-service items, and other items on the floor. Corrective Actions: Elevate everything six inches off floor onto approved shelving.
• Women's rest-room doesn't have a covered trash can. Corrective Actions: Provide a covered trash can in the women's rest-room.
• Bags of recycling stored behind the building on ground. Corrective Actions: Store recycles in receptacles that are durable, cleanable, insect and rodent resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent.
• Back bar deck not in good repair. Old equipment behind building. Corrective Actions: Physical facilities shall be in good repair. Remove unused/old equipment from the premises.

4701 Kenmore Ave Apt. 810 Alexandria, VA 22304
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Provide proper chlorine sanitizer test kit. Corrective Actions: Manager will purchase proper test kit.

Siam Miyaki

3813 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
March 6, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Soft Belly Ice Cream Truck

7831 Bank St Baltimore, MD 21224
Status: Pending

Mobile Food Unit | Pre-Opening
March 6, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Ballston Local

900 N. Glebe Rd Suite 150 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand sink at bar observed missing paper towels. Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand washing station are fully stocked with paper towels.
• Facility observed missing testing device for high temp dish machine. Corrective Actions: Ensure facility has testing device for high temperature dish machine.
• Broken floor tiles observed in walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Repair broken floor tiles in walk in cooler.

Little Ambassadors' Academy

5801 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed a container of hummus, opened last week was not marked with the discard by date. Corrective Actions: Discard the hummus at this time. Ensure to mark a "consume by" date on all commercially processed foods after opening.
• Observed single-use utensils with their food-contact surfaces not facing in one direction or inverted. Corrective Actions: Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees.

The Renegade

3100 Clarendon Blvd #PL 10 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Bar soda gun nozzles aren't kept clean. Corrective Actions: Maintain bar soda gun nozzles clean.
• Written notification not provided regarding major allergens served to consumers. Corrective Actions: Provide written notification regarding major allergens served to consumers.
• Mice observed in glue boards at upstairs bar. Air gap bottom of Washington Boulevard doors. Corrective Actions: Eliminate pest presence from the facility. Eliminate air gaps at exterior doors.
• Boxes of food stored on floor in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Actions: Elevate food onto approved shelving with minimum six inch legs or castors.
• Items stored on the floor in the storage room. Corrective Actions: Elevate onto approved shelving, six inches off floor.
• Bar soda gun nozzle holders are missing their drip pans/drain lines. Corrective Actions: Replace the missing their drip pans/drain lines.
• Milk crates, cardboard on shelves, wiping cloth under cutting board not cleanable/non-absorbent. Corrective Actions: Replace these items with cleanable/non-absorbent items.
• Kitchen hand sink and 3-part sink are no longer sealed to their adjoining walls. Corrective Actions: Re-caulk kitchen hand sink and 3-part sink to their adjoining walls.
• Main bar, upstairs bar, and storage room floors no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Hole in men's rest-room wall under large urinal. Wall/floor junctures not sealed in storage room. Ceiling and wall damage in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
• Low light intensity in back stair case. Corrective Actions: Replace burnt out/non-working lights in the stair case.

Rocky Ice Cream #5

13105 Tazanari Way #139 Woodbridge, VA 22192
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 6, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Icy Truck #2

4701 Kenmore Ave Apt. 810 Alexandria, VA 22304
Status: Pending

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 6, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Innovation Elementary School

2300 Key Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Inside ice machine not kept clean. Corrective Actions: Drain and wash, rinse, sanitize.
• Salad and sliced cucumbers in large pan in open case refrigerators don't have sneeze guards. Corrective Actions: To prevent contamination, provide sneeze guards or keep covered.
• One trash/recycling dumpster outside door is open and one trash/recycling dumpster lid is open. Corrective Actions: Keep closed.
• The door threshold at floor isn't secured tightly in place between the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Corrective Actions: Secure the threshold tightly in place.

VINCI School Arlington

3508 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 6, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• There is no thermometer or irreversible thermo-labels to monitor the high-temp dish machine. Corrective Actions: Obtain a dish temp thermometer or irreversible thermo-labels.
• There are no chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor the concentration of chlorine sanitizer. The strips were handed over to the PIC during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Sanitizer test strips should be available and used to monitor the concentration of sanitizer.

Curbside Sizzle

13105 Tazanari Way #139 Woodbridge, VA 22192
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 6, 2025

No Violations Reported

Pho Xpress

12311 Leith Ct Wodbridge, VA 22192
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 6, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Los Tios Grill Restaurant

515 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand sink at bar observed missing hand washing signage. Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand washing stations have signage reminding to wash there hands.
• Bulk food storage container observed not labeled with common name. Corrective Actions: Ensure all food not in its original are labeled with its common name.
• Bulk food storage container observed not clean to sigh & touch. Corrective Actions: Clean all bulk food storage.

Himalayan Wild Yak

1010 N Glebe Rd #140 Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Pre-Opening
March 5, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Enjera Restaurant

549 S. 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Rodent burrows observed by trash dumpster area. Corrective Actions: Contact pest control to help minimize pest activity.
• Kitchen floor observed in need or repair. Corrective Actions: Repair kitchen floor.

Meda Restaurant and Lounge

5037 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The seals and cavities of microwave ovens is not clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize all the microwave ovens.
• Observed "Hot Shot - Ant & Roach" spray can on a shelf along with other chemicals. Corrective Actions: "Hot Shot - Ant & Roach" spray is for residential use not for a commercial kitchen. Remove this spray from the facility now.
• Observed several non-prescription medicines, lotions and employees' personal care items store on kitchen and bar shelves. Corrective Actions: Store employee personal care items and medicines separately away from the food and food prep areas in designated employee lockers.
• Observed lots of single-use plastic containers being used for storage of cooked foods. Corrective Actions: Single-use articles may not be used for food storage.
• The non-food contact surface of a chip board table and shelf for microwave oven, cardboard and chipboard is not t non-corrosive and non-absorbent. Corrective Actions: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, r other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent and smooth material.
• Observed cutting boards scored and scratched. Corrective Actions: Resurface or replace the scratched cutting boards.
• Observed what appears to be a mold-lie growth on kitchen food prep and 3-compartment sink. Remove it and seal kitchen hand sink, food prep sink and 3-compartment sink to the adjoining walls. Corrective Actions: Equipment that is fixed be sealed to the adjoining walls to avoid spillage or seepage.
• Observed several tongs, inside of cooktop, all the shelves, meat dryer, grinder assembly, bulk containers and several other equipment and utensils are not clean. Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize all these items.
• Hood filters are in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean all the hood filters.

Subway #51334

2450 Crystal Dr Suite R-005B Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hot water at handsinks observed not heating up to proper temperature of at least 85*F. When measuring with thermometer, the temperature reached between 65*F - 70*F. Corrective Actions: Manager has contacted repair technician and is awaiting part to repair / service hot water heater. Repair technician was also reached by phone during time of inspection.
• Storage shelving above 3-compartment sink observed in need of securing / repair. Corrective Actions: Manager will have shelving repaired.

Residence Inn Arlington at Rosslyn & Market

1651 N Oak St Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Beverage nozzles to self-service juice machine in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Manager will have unit properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Basins to the 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning. Interior / exterior of mechanical dish-machine in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean and maintain ware-washing equipment.

Mario's Pizza House

3322 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Carry Out | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

Shell eggs were stored above whipped icing in the Pepsi 1 door uprt. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Store shell eggs away from ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination.

Pan American Bakery

4113 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• No handwashing sign at warewashing area handsink. Corrective Actions: All handwashing sinks must have a sign "Employee must wash their hands ........ "
• When tested, there was no sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Add quaternary ammonium chloride or sodium hypochlorite and properly wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment and utensils.
• Observed chicken saltena (118F) and cheese saltena (129F) in hot holding box at improper hot holding temperature. The PIC voluntarily discarded these foods.
• Corrective Actions: Discard these foods now and ensure to hold all hot TCS-foods at 135F or above.
• Time is not marked on corn breads and corn husk breads for which 4 hours TPHC used. Corrective Actions: Discard these foods at this time and ensure to mark the 4 hours time when the food is removed from temperature control.
• Dish machine is not ejecting any chlorine sanitizer. The machine was not in use at the time of this inspection. Set up and use 3-compartment sink until the machine is fixed. Gaskets of "Supera" 2-dr prep ref; "Kelvinator" 2-dr RIF; "Turbo air" 2-dr RIC; "Traulsen" 2-dr RIC ad "True" 2-dr RIC are not maintained in good repair. Corrective Actions: Regularly monitor the dish machine for proper dispensing of the chlorine sanitizer. Repair or replace the gaskets of above-mentioned refrigeration and freezing units.

Busboys and Poets

4251 S Campbell Ave Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Resealing caulking. Corrective Actions: All hand sinks & prep sinks need to be resealed to the adjoining walls.
• The can opener was observed soiled with grime & debris. Corrective Actions: PIC instructed employee to clean equipment. Corrected

Urban Thai

561 S 23rd St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 5, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand sink in kitchen observed being used a dump sink. Corrective Actions: Ensure the hand sink is always use for hand washing only.
• Dry good not in original container observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Ensure all food not in original container are labeled with its common name.

Chicken & Steak Las Brasas Aurorita's Cuisine

4154-A S Four Mile Run Dr Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Cabbage soup 123F in the hot box and chicken & beef soup 110F on the stove observed hot holding at improper temperature. Corrective Actions: Product reheated to 165F by person in charge.
• Wooden cutting board observed scratched and scored. Corrective Actions: Replace cutting board.
• Top surfaces of dishwasher in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Properly clean dishwasher.
• Reach-in one door freezer in need of defrosting. Corrective Actions: Properly defrost freezer.

Pizza Bolis

6033 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Carry Out | Pre-Opening

March 4, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Sofia Pupuseria

3610 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Raw proteins observed over RTF in walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Ensure food are stacked correctly to minimize cross contamination.
• Bulk food containers observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: Ensure all food containers are labeled with its common name.
• The interior of prep units observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Clean the interior of all units.
• Broken floor tiles observed in kitchen. Corrective Actions: Repair broken floor tiles.

MOLTN Cookies

6017 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2025

• No Violations Reported

AllSpice Cuisine

6017 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted

Caterer | Routine
March 4, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand soap observed missing from hand sink. Corrective Actions: Ensure hand sink is available at all hours of operation.
• Raw protein observed thawing improperly. (not under water or refrigeration) Corrective Actions: Ensure when thawing it is done under refrigeration or under running water
• Plastic bin covers observed in disrepair. Corrective Actions: Discontinue use of plastic bin cover in disrepair.
• Facility observed missing testing device for sanitizer. Corrective Actions: Ensure facility has testing device for sanitizing solution.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

1735 N Lynn St Suite 112 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 4, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• There was no Certified Food Protection manager during this inspection. Corrective Actions: A Certified Food Protection manager is required to be on site during all hours of operation. Obtain food manager certification within 10 days.
• No handwashing sign at front handwashing sink. Corrective Actions: Provide a sign r poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
• Sliced turkey (50F), tuna salad (50F), grilled chicken (50F) and sliced cheddar (54F) in 4-drawers prep ref. were observed at improper cold holding temperature. The PIC voluntarily discarded all the foods. Corrective Actions: Discard these and all other TCS-foods at this time. Do not stock any foods in this unit until repaired or replaced.
• Observed mouse droppings around the water heater. Corrective Actions: Remove these moue droppings and contact your exterminator.
• Observed beverage crates used as shelves in walk-in freezer and around mop sink area. Corrective Actions: Do not use milk or beverage crates as shelves.
• 4-drawers prep ref. is not maintained in good repair; also soda/drink cabinet doors are not in good repair. Corrective Actions: Repair or replace the 4-drawers prep ref. and counter cabinet doors.

Epic Smokehouse

1330 S. Fair St Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Hand sink by ware wash area is blocked by cart. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Maintain all hand sinks as available for use at all times.
• Interior lid of ice maker was observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Maintain all food contact surfaces in clean and sanitary condition.
• Whole brisket prepared previous day, observed in walk in at 50F, did not cool to 41F in no more than 6 hrs. Removed. Corrective Actions: After brisket has cooled sufficiently, cut into smaller pieces, place on sheet tray and move to walk in for proper cooling.
• Three stoppers are not available at 3 part sink. Built in stoppers have been dismantled. Corrective Actions: Provide three stoppers at 3 part sink for effective washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of dishware.

Tiger Dumplings

3225 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 4, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Open drinks observed in food prep areas. Corrected. Corrective Actions: All open beverages must be stored away from food preparation areas.
• Food worker observed garnishing plated food with toppings without gloves. Corrective Actions: When handling ready to eat foods, employees must wear disposable gloves (after washing hands), or use tongs or other utensils.
• Far kitchen hand sink was unavailable for use with sheet pan and bamboo dishes stacked. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Maintain all hand sinks available for use at all times.
• Hot Shot and Raid bug spray observed in garnish area. Removed. Corrective Actions: All pest control in a food establishment must be applied by a licensed pest control applicator.
• Bulk food containers are not labelled with contents. Corrective Actions: All bulk food containers must be labelled with common name of contents.
• Three part sink assembly is no longer sealed to wall. Corrective Actions: Seal all non movable pieces of equipment to prevent water damage.

Vida Fitness- Fuel Bar

4040 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 3, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed milk (45F) and Greek yogurt (45F) in "Hoshizaki" 2-dr u/c ref. (left) at improper cold holding temperature. The PIC relocated these food items into another unit. Corrective Actions: Relocate these foods into another functioning unit. Monitor food and equipment temperatures regularly.
• Observed air gaps at front entrance doors. Corrective Actions: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls and ceilings; 2. Closed, tight fitting windows; and 3. solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Coffee Republic

3130 Potomac Ave Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Pre-Opening
March 3, 2025

No Violations Reported

Arlington County Detention Facility

1435 N Courthouse Rd G Level Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Correctional Facility | Routine
March 3, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Dented cucumber can found on shelf. Corrective Actions: Segregate/label not to be used-->credit-->discard.
• Slicer and inside the ice machine not kept clean. Corrective Actions: Clean to sight and touch.
• Food handler observed wearing bracelets. Corrective Actions: Only plain wedding band allowed, no other jewelry on hands/wrist.
• Missing hot water handle at the mop sink and the dish machine back flow prevention device is leaking water/needs to be replaced (manager states on order). Corrective Actions: Maintain plumbing items in good repair.
• Walk-in refrigerator #2 floor isn't clean. Corrective Actions: Maintain physical facilities clean.
• Floor drain grate by the wash 'n' walk not in place. Corrective Actions: To avoid trips/falls, keep floor drain grate in it's place.

CAVA Rosslyn

1201 Wilson Blvd #211 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 3, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Good Fortune

3209 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 3, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Popcorn chicken stored in cardboard box that is a non-cleanable container. Corrective Actions: stored foods in food grade containers
• Slicer blade assembly observed in need of cleaning. corrected. Corrective Actions: maintain food contact surfaces in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Wonton soup observed at 101F in soup kettle. Corrected. Corrective Actions: reheated to 165F+
• Bulk food containers observed not labeled. Corrective Actions: label all bulk food containers with common name of contents.
• Mouse droppings observed in corners in the basement. Corrective Actions: maintain establishment free of pests.
• Air gap observed at back door along the bottom. Corrective Actions: all doors to the exterior must be sealed against pest entry.
• Interior of several refrigerators in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: maintain all non-foods contact surfaces in clean and sanitary condition.
• Areas under and around equipment in kitchen and basement and shelving observed in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: maintain facility in clean and sanitary condition.
• Kitchen lights in ceiling are not shielded. Corrective Actions: lights in kitchen must be shielded or shatter proof.

Bright Horizons at Ballston

4001 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 3, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken #101

4675 King St Arlington, VA 22206
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 3, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed ice in the sandwich hand sink basin. Corrective Actions: Use hand sinks for handwashing only.
• The front hand sink is no longer fully sealed to the wall. Corrective Actions: Seal fixed equipment to the wall.

Yu Noodles of Rosslyn

1515 Wilson Blvd Ste 101 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Pre-Opening
March 3, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Safeway Store #764 - Starbuck's Coffee

2500 N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 3, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed pastry display case's door taped. Corrective Actions: Remove the tape and repair or replace the pastry display case's door.
• Observed milk crates being used as shelves. Corrective Actions: Do not use milk or beverage crates for shelving. These non-food contact surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable.

Panda Tea House

1100 S Hayes St Space CO6A Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 3, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed pastry display case's door taped. Corrective Actions: Remove the tape and repair or replace the pastry display case's door.
• Observed milk crates being used as shelves. Corrective Actions: Do not use milk or beverage crates for shelving. These non-food contact surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable.

2000 14th Street Suite 100 N Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Child Care Food Service | Routine
March 3, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Tupelo Honey Cafe

1616 N Troy St Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 3, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• 1-door prep unit gasket observed in disrepair. Corrective Actions: Replace gasket in disrepair.
• Broken floor tiles observed under fryer and near dish machine. Corrective Actions: Repair broken floor tiles.

Carlin Springs Elementary

5995 S 5th Rd Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 3, 2025

No Violations Reported

What Violations Do ACPHD Inspectors Report?

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.

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