Restaurants & Bars
Pizza Shop Could Not Prove Staff Trained On 'Big 6' Foodborne Illnesses
Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors recently visited 21 Fredericksburg food establishments and found violations at eight of them.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors reported finding a combined 36 violations at eight of the 21 Fredericksburg food establishments they visited April 27-May 7.
At the Domino's Pizza on Emancipation Highway, an inspector reported that the person in charge could not show verification that all current employees have been trained on "The Big 6" foodborne illnesses and their common symptoms.
“The Big 6” pathogens (Norovirus, Nontyphoidal Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, Shigella, and Hepatitis A) are highly infectious, and can able cause severe disease in small quantities, according to the Michigan State University Extension.
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"The person in charge was given a new sample employee health policy to be reviewed, signed and dated by all employees," according to the inspection report.
The following are taken from the inspection reports for the 42 restaurants inspectors visited between April 27-May 7. Scroll to the bottom to find out more about the types of violations on which inspectors report.
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63 Stafford Indian Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
May 7, 2025
- No Violations Reported
3940 Plank Road Ste. A Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
May 7, 2025
- No Violations Reported
1151 Mountain View Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
May 7, 2025
- No Violations Reported
10101 Patriot Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Other
May 7, 2025
- No Violations Reported
2205 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Continental Breakfast | Routine
May 7, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The person in charge was unable to provide a valid chlorine test kit.
- The bottom of the cabinets and the cabinet under the 3-compartment sink are soiled.
- There is no air gap under the 3-compartment sink. It is directly connected.
1010 Charles St Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Pending
Fast Food | Pre-Opening
May 6, 2025
- No Violations Reported
5459 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
May 6, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed to handwashing sinks without disposable towels available. During the inspection the person in charge provided disposable towels .
- Observed the interior of the bulk ice machine in need of cleaning.
- Observed a food employee in the food preparation not wearing a proper hair restraint.
- Observed at the mop sink a red hose with a spray nozzle attachment connected to a Y connector and missing a dual check backflow preventer. During the inspection the person in charge removed the spray nozzle attachment. EHS requested the person in charge to email a picture once the backflow preventer is installed
4232 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Routine
May 6, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the following food contact surfaces soiled : 1. Three potatoes peelers 2. Mixer dough hook 3. Skewers 4. Sheet trays Through discussion with the person in charge all the equipment was last used the day prior of the inspection . During the inspection the person in charge relocated all equipment to the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
- Observed two food employees not wearing hair restraints.
- Observed all non food contact surfaces throughout the facility are in need of cleaning including exterior of cooking equipment and interior of all cooling equipment
- Observed no air gap at the three compartment sink or one compartment prep sink . EHS will provide a handout to the person in charge.
- Observed ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer missing
- Walls ,floors and ceilings throughout the facility are in need of cleaning.
10908 Courthouse Road #105 Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Pending
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
May 5, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed three hoses with spray nozzles connected to the water line with a hose bibb backflow preventer. Instructed the operator a dual check valve with atmospheric vent backflow preventer is required. Backflow prevention handout was provided during preopening inspection conducted on 4/21/2025.
- Corrective Actions: A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment, including on a hose bibb (threaded faucet) if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by law by installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under 12VAC5-421-2210.
Target Store T-2175 (Starbucks)
25 S. Gateway Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1228
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Pre-Opening
May 5, 2025
- No Violations Reported
1 Towne Centre Blvd #4500 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
May 5, 2025
- No Violations Reported
511 Emancipation Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Carry Out | Routine
May 5, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- The person in charge could not show verification that all current employees have been trained on the big 6 food borne illnesses and their common symptoms. Corrective Actions: The person in charge was given a new sample employee health policy to be reviewed, signed and dated by all employees.
- The 3-compartment sink and both kitchen hand sinks have some of the caulk missing and some of it has a black substance of it. Corrective Actions: Remove the caulk, clean the area, and then reapply the caulk.
Sakura Japanese Steak & Seafood House
4540 Plank Rd Suite A Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
May 1, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning.
- Observed two packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP in the sushi cooler at 40 -41 degrees . EHS discussed with the person in charge removing the tuna from the ROP or cuting a opening before defrosting. Food was voluntary discarded.
- Observed on the sushi menu red snapper offered for sale. Through discussion with the person in charge the facility is currently using tiliapa in place of the red snapper . EHS informed the person in charge the food must be honestly informed on the menus. During the inspection the person in charge changed the menus.
- Observed ceiling tiles in the sushi bar and server area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
1201 Emancipation Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Pending
Full Service Restaurant | Pre-Opening
May 1, 2025
- No Violations Reported
Fast Food | Routine
April 30, 2025
- No Violations Reported
2831 Plank Road Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Follow-Up
April 30, 2025
- No Violations Reported
10209 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Fast Food | Follow-Up
April 29, 2025
- No Violations Reported
29 Banks Ford Parkway Suite 113 Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 29, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed items in the front hand sink. Items were removed. Corrective Actions: A handwashing sink shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Observed several stainless-steel containers directly touching uncovered foods in the prep unit on the cookline. Containers were removed. Corrective Actions: Food shall only contact surfaces of: 1. Equipment and utensils that are cleaned as specified under 12VAC5-421-1770 through 12VAC5-421-1860 and sanitized as specified under 12VAC5-421-1885, 12VAC5-421-1890 and 12VAC5-421-1900. 2. Single-service and single-use articles. 3. Linens, such as cloth napkins, as specified under 12VAC5-421-560 that are laundered as specified under 12VAC5-421-1920 C.
- Observed raw foods over RTE foods in the WIC. 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. b. Cooked ready-to-eat food. c. Fruits and vegetables before they are washed. d. Frozen, commercially processed, and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.
- Per discussion with the person in charge, the food thermometer is only being cleaned with alcohol wipes. Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
- Observed the prep cutting boards stained and scratched. Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
- Observed no consistent datemarking system of RTE/TCS foods in the WIC. Corrective Actions: Except as specified in subsections E, F, and G of this section, refrigerated ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in subsection A of this section and. 1. The day the original container is opened in the food establishment shall be counted as day 1. 2. The day or date marked by the food establishment shall not exceed a manufacturer's "use by" date if the manufacturer determined the "use by" date based on food safety.
- Observed wet stacking on shelving over the 3comp sink. 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 exterior lid of the grease receptacle heavily soiled. 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: 1) floors underneath the equipment. 2) ceiling vents/tiles. 3) walls. Corrective Actions: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
10107 Southpoint Pkwy Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Status: Permitted
Full Service Restaurant | Routine
April 29, 2025
Observations & Corrective Actions
- Observed the hot water at the handwashing sink located in the bar area not working .
- The person in charge could not provide a chlorine test kit during the inspection
- Observed the following non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: 1. Shevling 2. Exterior of cooking equipment 3. POS monitors 4. Interior of all cooling equipment
- Observed the handwashing located in the warewashing area with disconnnected piping underneath the sink . When sink is turned on water is leaking on the floor . There are two other hand sink located near by for employee use .
- Observed a long black hose connected to the facuet at the wall with a spray nozzel attached and absent of a dual check backflow preventer. During the inspection the person in charge removed the spray nozzel attachment . EHS provided a handout.
- Observed walls,floors and ceilings ( including air vents ) in need of cleaning.
14 Shackleford's Well Road Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Status: Permitted
Educational Facility Food Service | Risk Factor
April 28, 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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