Route 1 Restaurant Inspections: No Violations For Most Eateries

BELLE HAVEN, 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 October and November. 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.

Denny's: 7214 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 20

Violations: No violations found.

Ruby's Jamaican Kitchen: 2817 Schooley Dr., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 11

Violations: No violations found.

Outback Steakhouse: 6804 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Nov. 8

Violations: No violations found.

Wendy's: 6636 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Nov. 15

Violations: No violations found.

Boston Market: 6650 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306 (reported as closed)

Last inspection: Nov. 15

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: right side Walk-in cooler: romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, butter.

TGI Friday's: 6640 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 2

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: breaded cod fish 55F, potatoes skins 52F, cheddar whip 55F, mayo 52F, raw chicken 55F.
• Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.

Subway: 6678 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 16

Violations: No violations found.

Chili's Grill & Bar: 6601 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 17

Violations: No violations found.

Target: 6600 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 24

Violations: No violations found.

JKO Catering: 6333 South Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 2

Violations: No violations found.

Wingstop: 6328 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Nov. 1

Violations: No violations found.

Crab Cab: 6328 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 23

Violations: No violations found.

Applebee's: 6310 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Nov. 21

Violations: No violations found.

Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles: 6308 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Oct. 25

Violations: No violations found.

Milk and Honey: 6305 C Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Nov. 1

Violations:

• There is no Certified Food Manager present in the establishment.
• A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: Any style eggs.

Panda Express: 6307 G Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Nov. 15

Violations: No violations found.

McDonald's of Penn Daw: 6239 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Oct. 9

Violations: No violations found.

Tango Pastry: 6100 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Nov. 2

Violations: No violations found.

Balkan Grill: 5902 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Nov. 2

Violations: No violations found.

Tippy's Taco House: 5912 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Nov. 27

Violations: No violations found.

Subway: 5836 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Oct. 4

Violations: No violations found.

Dos Jefes Tex-Mex: 2249 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: Nov. 30

Violations: No violations found.

Primo's Family Restaurant: 1636 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: Oct. 25

Violations: No violations found.

Bread & Water: 1512 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: Oct. 25

Violations: No violations found.

Belle Haven Pizzeria: 1401 Belle Haven Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: Nov. 16

Violations: No violations found.

Cedar Knoll: 9030 Lucia Ln., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: Oct. 25

Violations:

• Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided or is not clearly visible at the handwashing sink at the bar.