Health Code Violations Found At 10 Fredericksburg Restaurants

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors reported finding a combined 24 violations at 10 of the 30 Fredericksburg food establishments they visited between March 10-21.

In one kitchen, an inspector reported finding the temperatures of Dannon Light & Fit yogurt, Yoplait strawberry banana yogurt and whipped cream cheese kept in the reach-in cooler to be higher than 43 degrees and above. To prevent spoilage or the growth of harmful bacteria, these items needed to be kept at temperatures between 38-42 degrees. All the items were discarded.

At another Fredericksburg restaurant, an inspector bserved overflowing dumpsters and numerous bags of trash on the ground surrounding the dumpster.

Restaurant staff were instructed to store all trash/waste in a dumpster with closed, tight-fitting lids to prevent pest attraction.

The following are taken from the inspection reports for the 20 restaurants inspectors visited between March 10-21. Scroll to the bottom to find out more about the types of violations on which inspectors report.

3345 Shannon Park Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted

MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
March 21, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Homewood Suites

1040 Hospitality Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Continental Breakfast | Routine
March 20, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The deflector plate/shield in the ice machine is soiled. Corrective Actions: The person in charge will have maintenance drain it and wash/rinse/sanitize the inside before it is refilled.
• Observed the following items cold holding overnight in the two-door reach-in cooler (RIC) above 41°F: 1) Dannon Light & Fit yogurt 43-45°F (2x24 packs & 13 individuals); 2) Yoplait strawberry banana yogurt 43-44°F (1x24 pack & 17 individuals); and 3) Whipped cream cheese at 44°F (one 1/8 full tub). Corrective Actions: All items were discarded by the person in charge. The temperature of the RIC was lowered from 42°F to 38°F.

Freddy's Frozen Custard

28 S Gateway Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Follow-Up
March 20, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Let's Break Bread Home Cooking and Catering

104 Wolfe Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 20, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Stafford County Head Start

610 Gayle Street Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 20, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Taste of China

5030 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 19, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed the following food contact surfaces soiled: 1. Chicken tumbler machine 2. Deli slicer Through discussion with the person in charge equipments was not used the current day of the inspection.
• Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled .
• Observed three food employees preparing foods without wearing hair restraints .
• Observed inside the walk-in cooler the following foods improperly stored . 1.Two bags of pre-cooked shrimp and pre-cooked pork ribs stored in grocery bags. 2. Pre-cooked chicken stored on a card broad box EHS discussed with the person in charge using Ziplock bags. During the inspection food was voluntary discarded.
• Observed the following non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning : 1. Exterior of all cooking equipment 2. All Shelving
• Observed at the mop sink a long green hose with a spray nozzel attacted and absent of a dual check backflow preventer .During the inspection the person in charge turned the water off and removed the spray nozzel. EHS provided a handout to the person in charge.

Galvin's Delicatessen

216 William St Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 19, 2025

• No Violations Reported

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant. LLC

2601 Salem Church Rd 111 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
March 19, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Parkside Elementary School

5620 Smith Station Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 18, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Massaponax High School

8201 Jefferson Davis Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 18, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Paisano's Pizza

1500 Central Park Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 18, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The prep sink with sprayer in the ware washing area, the hand sinks, and the three-compartment sink need to be resealed to the wall.

Arby's #7909

9865 Patriot Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Follow-Up
March 18, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Fu Kien Gourmet

435 Emancipation Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 17, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The grease waste receptacle outside is heavily soiled.
• A The floors throughout the kitchen under equipment and shelving need a deep cleaning. The walls near the ware washing area are soiled.
• The storage area in the back right side is 0.0-4.0 foot candles as measured with a light meter.

La Campirana Catrocha LLC

570 Celebrate Va. Parkway Unit 103 Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 17, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.

1220 Carl D. Silver Pkwy Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 14, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The floors throughout the facility are soiled. The floor of the walk-in freezer is also soiled.

Residence Inn

60 Towne Centre Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Continental Breakfast | Routine
March 14, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The person in charge was unable to provide proof that at least one person has a certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate. Corrective Actions: The person in charge advised one manager is in the process of getting a CFPM certificate.
• Time as a public health control (TPHC) is being used for the following items for the continental breakfast which is 0630-0900: 1) cut melons (47°F); 2) yogurt cups; 3) nonfat milk cartons; 4) hard boiled eggs (shell removed) (56°F); and 5) milk, half & half, and 2% milk for coffee. Corrective Actions: The person in charge advised they do throw all items out after the breakfast service. I recommend putting out less of each item. TPHC form has been filled out by Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) and signed by EHS and the person in charge.
• The person in charge was unable to provide a valid test kit for the quaternary ammonium sanitizer at the tree-compartment sink (QT-40). Corrective Actions: A sample amount of test strips was given to the person in charge to use until a valid test kit is obtained.

Don Julio Tequlas

4611 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Other
March 14, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed overflowing dumpsters and numerous bags of trash on the ground surrounding the dumpster. Corrective Actions: Store all trash/waste in dumpster with closed tight-fitting lids to prevent pest attraction.

Cedar Forest Elementary School

3412 Massaponax Church Road Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 13, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Lee Hill Elementary School

3600 Lee Hill School Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 13, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Smith Station Elementary

7320 Smith Station Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 13, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Freedom Middle School

7315 Smith Station Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 13, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Doveshack's Smoked BBQ #3 (DOVSHK3)

18 Brookshire Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 12, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Sam's Pizza & Subs

326 Emancipation Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Follow-Up
March 12, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Soulific Seafood (286-962)

6 Vaughn Ct Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Status: Permitted

Mobile Food Unit | Follow-Up
March 12, 2025

• No Violations Reported

On the Fly Tapsters

451 Central Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Caterer | Routine
March 12, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed a hole in the wall underneath the 3comp sink. Corrective Actions: The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

2203 Plank Road Suite #101 Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 12, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The following non-food contact surfaces were soiled: 1) the inside doors of the two reach-in freezers in the back room; 2) the handles of the two TurboChef ovens; and 3) the one ice holding unit in the ice cream area.
• The light in the walk-in freezer was measured with a light meter at 0.9-13.0 fc. The two main lights in the unit were mostly off but flickering on periodically. The emergency light at the front of the unit was on. Corrective Actions: The person in charge advised that there is already a work order in to fix the lights.

Country Inn & Suites

656 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted

Continental Breakfast | Routine
March 11, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Facility does not have at least one food employee with a certified food protection management certificate. Corrective Actions: At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager, demonstrating proficiency of required knowledge and information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
• Observed no soap at the handsink. Soap was placed at the handsink. Corrective Actions: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
• Observed water at the hand sink not reaching adequate temperature in the kitchen. Facility called a technician for service. Corrective Actions: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet
• Observed the test strips for chemical sanitizer expired. Corrective Actions: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and readily accessible for use.

Chancellor High School

6320 Harrison Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 11, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Harrison Road Elementary School

6230 Harrison Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted

Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
March 11, 2025

• No Violations Reported

Ironclad Inn

1200 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
March 10, 2025

• No Violations Reported

What Violations Do VDH Inspectors Report?

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. It 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 officials 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 foodservice presents a substantial and imminent threat to the public health."

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