Shake Machine Not Properly Sanitized At Fredericksburg Eatery: Report

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors reported finding a total of 27 violations at eight of the 19 Fredericksburg food establishments they visited between March 8-17.

At one restaurant, the health inspector learned that the shake spindle was only cleaned and sanitized once a day. The inspector told the person in charge to wash and sanitize the spindle at least once every 4 hours to prevent contamination by bacterial growth.

The following are taken from the inspection reports for the 19 restaurants inspectors visited between March 8-17. Scroll to the bottom to find out more about the types of violations on which inspectors report.

Fu Kien Gourmet

435 Emancipation Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

MOST RECENT INSPECTION
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 17, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• The grease waste receptacle outside is heavily soiled.
• 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.

Chile Mango & More

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

Full Service Restaurant | Routine
March 17, 2025

• No Violations Reported

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.

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.

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

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

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

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: Pending

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.

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 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 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 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

Freddy's Frozen Custard

28 S Gateway Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted

Fast Food | Routine
March 10, 2025

Observations & Corrective Actions

• Observed an employee washing a spoon at the hand washing sink. Employee was instructed to wash the spoon at the three compartment sink (corrected on site). Corrective Actions: A handwashing sink shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing
• Through discussion with the food employee the shake machine spindle, which is in contact with the ice cream (contains milk) is not properly sanitized every 4 hours. Wash, rinse and sanitize step is conducted once a day. Instructed the person in charge to wash and sanitize the spindle at least once every 4 hours. Corrective Actions: Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours to prevent contamination by bacterial growth.
• Observed a food employee washing two stainless steel container with soap then rinsing with water, failing to sanitize the items. Employee was instructed to properly sanitize the items (corrected on site). Corrective Actions: Equipment must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
• Observed several stainless steel containers stored on the shelving unit used for clean dishes near the warewashing area to be soiled to the touch and sight. Items were relocated to be washed and sanitized (corrected on site). Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
• Observed the following time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold holding at improper temperatures overnight at the prep unit: 1) a container of shredded cheese ( 55 degrees F) stored on the top- 2) a container of hot dogs (55 degrees F) stored on the bottom shelf. Items were discarded (corrected onsite) Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Observed stainless steel food containers stacked while wet after sanitizing on the warewashing shelving units near the 3 compartment sink. Discussed requirements with the person in charge. Containers were relocated to be washed, sanitized, and properly dried. Corrective Actions: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.
• Observed uncovered disposable spoons stored in a soiled container in the front of the house with the lip contact surface facing different directions. Spoons were discarded. Person in charge will obtain wrapped spoons (corrected on site). Corrective Actions: Single-service and/or single-use articles shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of the food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
• Observed leak under the beverage dispensing unit in the front of the house. Corrective Actions: Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
• Accumulations of debris were noted on the following non-food contact surfaces: 1) exterior of the ice machine, 2) exterior and interior of the cold holding units (including 2 not in use), 3) hot holding unit 4) exterior of the beverage dispensing unit, 5) shelving unit, 6) cabinets near drive thru area, 7) milk shake dispensing unit, 8) fryer station. Corrective Actions: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
• Observed refuse stored outdoor directly on the ground near the dumpster. Corrective Actions: refuse must be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents.
• Observed open ceiling above the beverage dispensing unit in the front of the house. Observation was discussed with the person in charge on January 21, 2024. Corrective Actions: Refinish or replace the ceiling in the toilet rooms so it is: (1) Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food establishment operations are conducted; (2) Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and (3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture.
• Observed the walls, floors, and ceiling tiles throughout the facility 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.

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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