Route 1 Eatery Inspections: River Bend Bistro, Charleys Cheesesteaks

FORT HUNT, VA — With Fairfax County Health Department's restaurant inspection reports back online, we continue to look at reports in the Route 1 corridor.

The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.The health department cautions residents that a single inspection should not be used to evaluate a restaurant. Pieter Sheehan, the Fairfax County environmental health director, says "it is important to look at multiple inspection reports for a facility to truly understand their approach and commitment to food safety and sanitation."

This week's report focuses on restaurants in Huntington, Groveton, Belle Haven and Fort Hunt in August and September. The news was good for most restaurants receiving perfect inspection results. A few had one or a few violations, but there were no major violations like pests or mold.

Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database. Click on each report for more information.

Maggio's: 2258 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 10

Violations:

• The handwashing facility located at the cook-line is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.

Ken's Asian Bistro: 2256 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 2

Violations: No violations found.

Old Chicago Pizzeria: 2245 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 23

Violations: No violations found.

Las Catrachitas: 2303 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 11

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cook eggs whites 105F.

New China Taste: 5910 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 23

Violations: No violations found.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: 6210 Quander Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: Sept. 22

Violations: No violations found.

Viet House Restaurant: 6226 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 7

Violations: No violations found.

Chin's Kitchen: 6136 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 23

Violations: No violations found.

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings: 6307 F Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 28

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: walk in cooler: cheese x2. (44F), lemonade fruit mix at counter (50F)
• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: walk in cooler: stacked chicken wings (80F) in covered deep pan (moved to freezer).
• Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: walk in (51F).

Sarku Japan Teriyaki: 6309 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Aug. 29

Violations: No violations found.

Eastern Carryout: 6331 B South Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Sept. 19

Violations: No violations found.

Las Veguitas Restaurant: 6333 D South Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Sept. 19

Violations: No violations found.

Panera Bread: 6670 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Aug. 21

Violations: No violations found.

Chipotle Mexican Grill: 6770 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Aug. 22

Violations: No violations found.

Taco Bell: 7230 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Sept. 14

Violations:

• There is no Certified Food Manager present in the establishment. Manager on duty has expired CFM.

Roy Rogers: 1506 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: Sept. 29

Violations: No violations found.

River Bend Bistro: 7966 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: Sept. 15

Violations:

• When tested, a bucket of chlorine-based sanitizing solution for wet wiping cloths was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. It was less than 50 ppm total chlorine.

Roseina's: 1307 Shenandoah Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: Sept. 15

Violations: No violations found.