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Tikki Masala Kept Too Cold At One Arlington Restaurant: Inspection
Arlington County Public Health officials found violations at 19 of the 49 food establishments they visited between Dec. 2-9.
ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Public Health Department inspectors visited 49 food establishments between Dec. 1-9 and reported finding 19 with health code violations.
At one Arlington food establishment an inspector found Tikka masala sauce reheating in the steam table at 67 F.
To correct the violation, kitchen staff needed to reheat the sauce in the microwave at or above 165 F and then maintain at or above 135 F in the steam table in order to prevent bacterial growth.
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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 Dec. 2-9 as reported by Arlington County Public Health:
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WNA -Post-Security- National Landing Room D2-804 , 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
December 9, 2024
No Violations Reported
2500 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Risk Factor
December 9, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Carlin Springs Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
550 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Risk Factor
December 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Out of paper towels at the "Nourishment" prep area hand sink. Corrective Actions: Keep individually dispensed paper towels at the hand sinks.
- Ice cream in "Nourishment" 1-dr freezer melted; room temp; freezer not working. Corrective Actions: Discarded ice cream, clean-out, don't use until repaired.
DCA-American Express Centurion Lounge
WNA-Post Security/ Unit B2 508A B2-508A Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 9, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1919 N Lynn St, 4th Floor Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 9, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2300B Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 9, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The facility is not under the immediate control of a certified food manager. A certified food employee arrived during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Ensure the facility is under the immediate control of a certified food manager at all hours of operation.
- Observed the new bar dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes due to no measurable sanitizer present on the test strips. After investigation it was observed the sanitizer bottle was empty. The sanitizer was changed out during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Ensure the dish machines are tested regularly and measure between 50-200ppm chlorine.
1110 N Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 6, 2024
- No Violations Reported
5910 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Other
December 6, 2024
- No Violations Reported
81 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed that some stored foods are not covered in the walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Cover foods that are not cooling.
4235 N Pershing Dr Arlington, VA 22203-3202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 6, 2024
- No Violations Reported
4201 Wilson Blvd Suite #0170 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed mashed potatoes (130F) not hot holding above the minimum temperature of 135F. The mashed potatoes were reheated during the inspection. Corrective Actions: Ensure items hot holding are kept above 135F.
4435 N Pershing Dr 1st fl Kitchen, 3rd & 6th fl kitchenette's Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Health Care Food Facility | Risk Factor
December 6, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No hand towels were available at hand sink closest to dish wash area. Corrected. Corrective Actions: Hand drying provisions must be provided at all hand washing sinks.
- TCS food items on service line are not holding at 135 or higher, including oatmeal at 125F, scrambled eggs at 120F, sausage patty at 125F. Unit temperature adjusted. Breakfast was ending at the time and the foods were discarded. Corrective Actions: Maintain TCS foods at 135F or higher for hot holding.
Alamo Drafthouse (MISSING PAYMENT)
1660 Crystal Dr Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the high temperature dish machine not reaching the 160F minimum on the maximum registering thermometer after several runs. The thermometer reached only 156F. A repair call was made and the dishes will be sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until it is repaired. Corrective Actions: Ensure the dish machine is tested regularly and the maximum registering thermometer reads at least 160F.
5866 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2618 N Pershing Dr Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
- No Violations Reported
3024 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1350 S Eads St #80 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the high temperature dish machine not reaching the 160F minimum on the maximum registering thermometer after several runs. The thermometer reached only 156F. A repair call was made and the dishes will be sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until it is repaired. Corrective Actions: Ensure the dish machine is tested regularly and the maximum registering thermometer reads at least 160F.
2163 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Rolling cart was blocking hand sink in kitchen next to 3 part sink. Corrected.
- No procedure is available to substitute time for temperature control on cooked chicken wings stored on counter. Corrected during inspection.
1369 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC, USA Washington, DC 20002
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
December 5, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Arlington Mill Senior Center (MISSING PAYMENT)
909 S Dinwiddle St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Adult Care Home Service | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
- No Violations Reported
909 S Dinwiddle St Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
- No Violations Reported
3181 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1851 North Moore Street Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Carry Out | Risk Factor
December 5, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Hand sink by 3-part sink missing signage. Corrective Actions: Corrected with sticker.
- Foods inside the pizza prep refrigerator, once again unplugged, cold holding at improper temperatures of 47-54 F. Corrective Actions: Unit was plugged back in and foods were relocated to the walk-in refrigerator until 41 F or below.
- Sanitizer strength too strong at 500+ ppm of QT-40 in the 3-part sink and wiping cloth buckets. Corrective Actions: Adjusted to 200-400 ppm. Test sanitizer solution at 65-75 F to be kept 150-400 ppm of QT-40 every day.
1560 Wilson Blvd Ste 175 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Amuse Le Meridien Arlington (missing payment)
1121 19th St North Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the high temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes due to the maximum registering thermometer only reaching 152F after several runs. All dishes will be sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Corrective Actions: Ensure the dish machine is tested regularly and the maximum registering thermometer reaches at least 160F.
2901 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- During inspection observed that the kitchen dishmachine was not operating to wash and sanitize dishes properly. Wash arms are not working during the wash cycle, and excess detergent prevents sanitizing. Corrective Actions: Contact servicer to repair dishmachine and wash rinse and sanitize in the 3 compartment sink or dishmachine.
2109 N Pollard St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Foods inside the 2-door prep refrigerator found at improper temperatures of 47-49 F. Milk inside the 1-dr refrigerator at 44 F. Foods in the right walk-in refrigerator at 43-44 F. Corrective Actions: Repair the unit to hold foods at or below 41 F. Relocate foods to another refrigerator until it is repaired. 1-dr refrigerator at setting 3.5 set to 5 (colder). Right walk-in refrigerator thermostat adjusted from 40 to 35 F. Take food temperatures throughout the day to ensure at or below 41 F.
Hilton Arlington National Landing banquet Kitchen/ Cafeteria Kitchen
2399 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
Hilton Arlington National Landing Marketplace / The Landing Restaurant
2399 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
- No Violations Reported
900 N Glebe Rd Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed popcorn chicken in prep table cooler holding at 50F. Corrective Actions: Cold foods must be held at 41F or below. PIC voluntarily discarded foods. Management will contact repair company for the prep table cooler.
The Gardner School of Arlington
1717 Clarendon Blvd. , 22209
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2200 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- No certified food protection manager on-site. Corrective Actions: Required during all hours of operation.
- No individually dispensed paper towels at the hand sink. Corrective Actions: Napkins were place there temporarily.
- Hand sink drain pipe is disconnected (water draining onto floor; pan observed in sink basin). Corrective Actions: Repair immediately to utilize this sink for hand washing.
- Prep refrigerator cutting board is not kept clean to sight or touch. Corrective Actions: Keep clean; resurface or replace.
- Tikka masala sauce found reheating in the steam table at 67 F. Corrective Actions: Reheat in the microwave at or above 165 F and then maintain at or above 135 F in the steamtable.
3701 N Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Pre-Opening
December 4, 2024
- No Violations Reported
Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed that cheese and grilled chicken were not holding in the prep table cooler at 41F or below. Corrective Actions: Cold TCS foods must be held at 41F or below. Adjust unit or move foods to walk in or another working unit.
2300 N Pershing Dr Unit D Arlington, VA 22201
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 4, 2024
- No Violation Reported
1735 N Lynn St-Unit 15 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Three part sink sanitizing solution QT-40 found too high (>400 ppm). Corrective Actions: Sink drained some and water added to bring to 200 ppm. Keep 150-400 ppm at 65-75 F.
- Missing no smoking sign in the dining area.
2807 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- A severely dented can of garbanzo beans was stored on the rack for use. Discarded. Corrective Actions: Segregate severely dented can goods for return or discard when discovered.
- TCS food items in older Metro cabinet were not holding at 135F or less, including bbq beef at 110F, rice at 125F. Reheated to 165F. Corrective Actions: Maintain TCS food items at 135F or greater for hot holding.
Renaissance Arlington Capital View-SOCCI Restaurant and Bar
2800 S Potomac Ave Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Small container of onion sauce (50 F) and small container of sun dried tomatoes (48 F) observed at improper temperature in the front middle drawer (Discarded by person in charge). Corrective Actions: Properly cold hold TCS foods at 41 F or below. Product was discarded.
- Container of mashed potatoes dated 11/23 not properly discarded within 7 days. (Discarded by person in charge). Corrective Actions: Product discarded by person in charge.
1201 S Joyce St F001 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
December 3, 2024
- No Violations Observed
2447 N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 3, 2024
- No Violations Observed
1735 N Lynn St #109 Arlington, VA 22209
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 3, 2024
- No Violations Reported
918 S Lincoln St Suite #2 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Caterer | Routine
December 3, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in the shared reach-in cooler. The eggs were relocated to the bottom shelf. Corrective Actions: Ensure raw eggs are not stored over ready to eat foods.
- Observed the quaternary ammonium sanitizer over 400ppm. The person in charge adjusted the sanitizer with water and it measured 200ppm. Corrective Actions: Ensure the sanitizer is tested regularly and measures between 150-400ppm.
3431 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 3, 2024
- No Violations Reported
2509 N Harrison St Arlington, VA 22207
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
4238 Wilson Blvd Suite # 108 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 2, 2024
No Violation Reported
4238 Wilson Blvd Unit #118 Arlington, VA 22203
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 2, 2024
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The following equipment was observed soiled with grime and debris: 1) the potato slicer 2) the interior of the ice machine. The PIC instructed an employee to clean the equipment during the inspection (Corrected).
950 S George Mason Dr Suite #114 Arlington, VA 22204
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Risk Factor
December 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
1215 S Clark St #140 Arlington, VA 22202
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 2, 2024
- No Violations Reported
5066 Langston Blvd Arlington, VA 22205
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Risk Factor
December 2, 2024
- 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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