Restaurants & Bars
60 Health Code Violations Reported At Fredericksburg Restaurants
The person in charge at one Fredericksburg restaurant voluntarily discarded two containers of meatballs being kept at the wrong temperature.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors reported finding a combined 60 violations at 11 of the 38 Fredericksburg food establishments they visited between March 24 and April 4.
At one restaurant, an inspector reported seeing two plastic containers overflowing with precooked meatballs being kept at 45-46 degrees inside a reach-in cooler. To prevent spoilage or the growth of harmful bacteria, these items needed to be kept at temperatures between 38-42 degrees.
The inspector shared this information with the person in charge and the two containers of meatballs were thrown out voluntarily.
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The following are taken from the inspection reports for the 38 restaurants inspectors visited between March 24-April 4. Scroll to the bottom to find out more about the types of violations on which inspectors report.
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3940 Plank Road Ste. A Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 4, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The person in charge was unable to provided a signed employee health policy. EHS provided a sample to the person in charge .
- Observed the handwashing sink in the server section is at 69 degress when hot water is turned on.
- Observed ten plastic jugs of heavy cream inside the three door reach-in cooler cold holding at improper temperatures at 48-52 degrees .Through discussion with the person in charge the heavy cream has been inside the reach-in cooler sence wednesday (2 days prior to the inspection). During the inspection dairy was voluntary discarded . The three door reach-in cooler doors are not closing completely and could be the contributing to the equipment not cold holding properly. EHS will do a follow up inspection to ensure equipment is cold holding at 41 degrees or below.
- Observed the following equipment in poor repair : 1. Three door reach-in cooler at 50 degress 2.Auto Sham leaking water ( water pooling on floor under equipment ) 3. Doors do not close completely on three door reach-in cooler 4. Door handle on micowave 5. Splash guard at the handwashing sink in the server section
- Observed numerous stainless steel sheet pans encrusted on the non food contact surface .
- Observed the following non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning : 1. Exterior of cooking equipment 2. Interior of fryer cabinets
- Observed a long black hose connected to the mop sink with a spray nozzel attached and missing a dual check backflow preventer. During the inspection the person in charge turned the water off and removed the spray nozzel . EHS will do a follow up inspection to ensure a backflow prevention devise is installed.
250 Stafford Lakes Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
April 4, 2025
- No Violations Reported
10153 Patriot Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
April 4, 2025
- No Violations Reported
11120 Gordon Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Child Care Food Service | Routine
April 4, 2025
- No Violations Reported
95 Reservoir Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
April 4, 2025
- No Violations Reported
12100 Kilarney Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 3, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed to Hot Shot pest control devices hanging below the three compartment sink . During the inspection the person in charge removed and discarded pest control devices.
- Observed the following non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. Exterior of cheese dispenser 2. Interior of cooling equipment 3. shevling
5801 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 3, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled .
- Observed two food employees not wearing proper hair restraints. During the inspection the food employees put proper hair restraints on .
- Observed the following non food contact surfaces soiled : 1. Exterior of all cooking equipment 2. Upsplash of soda machine in the drive thru
- Observed walls , floors and ceilings (including air vents ) throughout the facility in need of cleaning.
1217 Emancipation Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 2, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Person in charge could not provide at least one certified food protection manager 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.
- Person in charge could not provide the employee health policy. Document provided. Corrective Actions: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, as specified under 12VAC5-421-80.
- Person in charge could not provide the written procedures for bodily fluid cleanup. Document provided. Corrective Actions: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.
- Observed employee drinks not covered with lids. Cups were removed. 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. 3. Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Observed both handsinks with no handwashing signage. Signs provided. Corrective Actions: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
- Through discussion with the person in charge, the food thermometer is only being cleaned and sanitized once a day. Corrective Actions: Except as specified in subsection D of this section, if used with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every four hours
- PIC could not provide test strips for the chemical sanitizer. Provided test strips. 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.
- Observed the interior of the fryers, underneath the grill, and interior of the reach in freezer in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
1005 Princess Anne St 2nd Floor Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
April 2, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed tea bags stored over the handsink with its attached strings touching the basin of the handsink. Tea bags were removed. Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
- Observed TCS/RTE foods stored in the cooling units for more than a day not date marked. Corrective Actions: Food specified under 12VAC5-421-830 A or B shall be discarded if it: 1. Exceeds either of the temperature and time combination specified in 12VAC5-421-830 A, except time that the product is frozen. 2. Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day. 3. Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in 12VAC5-421-830 A.
- Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled with common brand name. Corrective Actions: Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.
- Observed the handsink and 3comp sink in need of re-caulking.
- Corrective Actions: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: 1. Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment. 2. Spaced from adjoining equipment, walls, and ceilings a distance of not more than 1/32 inch or 1 millimeter. 3. Sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- Observed cutting boards stained and scratched. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4611 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
April 2, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Trash has been removed from the ground surface, but the bin is still overflowing and not covered. Corrective Actions: Please continue to work on trash removal and ensure lids are able to be completely closed to prevent pest attraction.
Fredericksburg Christian High School
9400 Thornton Rolling Road Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Routine
April 1, 2025
- No Violations Reported
307 Maden St Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
April 1, 2025
- No Violation Reported
10007 Patriot Hwy #123 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
March 31, 2025
- No Violations Reported
10101 Patriot Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Pending
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 31, 2025
- No Violations Reported
5030 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
March 31, 2025
- No Violations Reported
10223 Patriot Hwy 108 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 28, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed a food employee chewing gum while preparing foods. During the inspection the employee discarded the gum.
- Observed the interior of the micowave and the conveyor belt oven heavily soiled.
- Observed two over filled plastic containers of precooked meatballs inside the two door reach-in cooler cold holding at 45-46 degrees. Through discussion with the person in charge meatballs were places in the reach-in cooler on Wednesday (two days prior to the inspection). EHS discussed with the person in charge not over filling foods above the rim line of the containers . During the inspection the person in charge voluntary discarded the foods.
- Observed a food employee preparing food while not wearing a hair restraint. During the inspection the employee put a hair restraint on.
- Observed shelving rusted by the three compartment sink and inside the two door reach-in cooler.
- Observed the following non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. Exterior and interior of all cooling equipment 2. Up splash of soda machine in the dining area 3. interior of steamers
- Observed the handwashing sink located by the three compartment sink leaking from the faucet when turned on. EHS will do a follow up inspection to ensure plumbing is in good repair .
- Through discussion with the person in charge several pieces of equipment in the facility are not working and not being used . EHS recommends the person in charge remove all unused equipment from the facility .
Burg Charcuterie MU (VA 348-660)
12506 Bainswood Ct Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 28, 2025
- No Violations Reported
FRED NATS - Dippin Dots Cart 1 & 2
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
FRED NATS - Third Base Concessions Stand & Left Field Bar
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
9910 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
FRED NATS - Third Base Concessions Stand & Left Field Bar
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
9910 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
FRED NATS - First Base Concession Stand
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 27, 2025
No Violations Reported
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 27, 2025
No Violations Reported
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
1 Geico Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 27, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- PIC could not provide employee health policy. Document provided. Corrective Actions: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
- Observed items in the basin of the warewash handsink. Items were removed. Corrective Actions: A handwashing sink shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Observed the interior ceiling of the ice machine in need of cleaning in the coffee station. Corrective Actions: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under 12VAC5-421-1810, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: 1. At any time when contamination may have occurred.
- Observed cooked green peppers (130 degrees F) and onions (127 degrees F) in stainless steel containers held at improper temperatures on the stove. Observed the food containers double panned. Facility had three hours to use up the food. Corrective Actions: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under 12VAC5-421-850 and except as specified in subsections B and C of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: 1. At 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 12VAC5-421-700 B or reheated as specified in 12VAC5-421-760 E may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.
- Observed three containers of food in the walk in cooler with a date of 3/20, exeeding the 7 day mark. Foods were discarded. Corrective Actions: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under 12VAC5-421-870, and except as specified in subsections E and F of this section, refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less for a maximum of seven days. The day of preparation shall be counted as day 1.
- Observed a chemical spray bottle next to unwrapped single use articles located on a shelve in the sandwich prep area. The bottle was re-located. Corrective Actions: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This subsection does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
- Observed the cutting boards in the ware wash area and sandwich prep table heavily scratched. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
- Observed the interior of cabinets, reach in coolers, hot holding cabinets, and shelving throughout kitchen in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
1500 Emancipation Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 27, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The cutting board on the prep cooler in the kitchen is stained.
- The inside of the ice machine plastic shield is soiled.
- The shelves in the dry storage are lined with cardboard. The outside of the ice machine and the back reach-in freezers still have the delivery wrapping on them. Corrective Actions: Remove the delivery wrapping from equipment so that it is easily cleanable. Use something that is not absorbent to line the shelves.
- The following non-food contact surfaces were soiled: 1) the outside of the ice machine and inside of the lid; 2) the inside bottom of the reach-in freezers; 3) the outside doors of the reach-in freezers; 4) the outside of the drink syrup lines; and 5) the racks that the syrups are on.
- The floors in the kitchen are soiled.
- The hood vents over the grills have oil build up on the filters.
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 27, 2025
No Violations Reported
FRED NATS - Stadium Club Suites
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
FRED NATS - Chick-Fil-A (Mall) (Commissary)
42 Jackie Robinson Way Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Commissary | Routine
March 27, 2025
- No Violations Reported
2032 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
March 26, 2025
- No Violations Reported
2601 Salem Church Rd 111 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 26, 2025
- No Violations Reported
736 Warrenton Road #Suite 111 Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 26, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed food employee come out of the walk in cooler not wash hands before cutting scallions at the prep table. Employee was instructed to wash hands. Corrective Actions: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under 12VAC5-421-140 immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles: After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.
- Observed raw meat over cooked chickcen in the walk in cooler. Items were re-arranged. Corrective Actions: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: 1. Except as specified in subdivision 1 d of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: a. Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables.
- Observed stainless steel containers soiled to the sight and touch. Containers were removed for cleaning. Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
- Observed frozen raw chicken thawing in a container on a prep table. The chicken was re-located to the walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Except as specified in subdivision 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; 2. Completely submerged under running water: a. At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below.
- Observed stainless steel containers wet while stacked in the ware wash area. Containers were removed for cleaning. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air dried or used after adequate draining as specified in 40 CFR 180.940 before contact with food. 2. Shall not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
- Observed the following in need of cleaning: 1) interior/gaskets of reach in coolers. 2) shelving throughout. Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
- Observed the top interior of the grease receptacle in need of cleaning. Corrective Actions: Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
- Observed the following in need of cleaning throughout the kitcken: 1) floor drains. 2) floors underneath the equipment. 3) walls. 4) ceiling vents/tiles. Corrective Actions: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
20 Sanford Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
March 26, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed employee drinks without lids in the bar service area. Cups were removed. 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. 3. Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Observed the can opener blade in need of cleaning. Can opener was removed for cleaning. Corrective Actions: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under 12VAC5-421-1810, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: 1. At any time when contamination may have occurred.
- Observed the in-use bar chemical dishmachine reading 0ppm after running several cycles. Dishes will be washed in the main kitchen's dish machine. Corrective Actions: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.
- Observed inconsistent datemarking on TCS/RTE foods in the reach in coolers on the line. Corrective Actions: A food specified under 12VAC5-421-830 A or B shall be discarded if it: 1. Exceeds either of the temperature and time combination specified in 12VAC5-421-830 A, except time that the product is frozen. 2. Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day. 3. Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in 12VAC5-421-830 A.
- Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a shelf over food prep/storage. Spray bottle was re-located. Corrective Actions: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This subsection does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
9 Cool Well Court Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Mobile Food Unit | Routine
March 24, 2025
- No Violations Reported
1040 Hospitality Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Continental Breakfast | Follow-Up
March 24, 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."
More Health Inspection Reports:
- Health Code Violations Found At 10 Fredericksburg Restaurants
- Raw Beef Stored Above Ready-To-Eat Food: Fredericksburg Inspections
- Bucket Of Cement Stored Next To Drink Syrup Boxes On Food Racks
- 47 Health Code Violations Reported At 7 Fredericksburg Restaurants
- French Fries Left Out Too Long At Fredericksburg Restaurant: Report
- Tortilla Shells Handled With Dirty Gloves: Fredericksburg Inspections
- Fredericksburg Restaurant Bounces Back From 23 Health Code Violations
- 23 Violations Found At This Fredericksburg Restaurant: Inspections
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