Route 1 Restaurant Inspections: Roaches Found In Oven

GROVETON, 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 June and July. One of the notable results was at Machu Pollo, where inspectors found cockroaches in the oven and on the countertop. The restaurant was also found to be using cockroach spray not applied by a certified pesticide applicator. Inspectors recommended regular professional pest control service.

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.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins: 1500 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 1

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

Dishes of India: 1510 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: July 13

Violations:

• Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: multiple containers of raw chicken stored above raw salmon in Kelvinator refrigeration unit.
• A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in the 3 compartment sink.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: the 2 Dr under counter cooler across from the stove (50F).

Revel Wine Bar: 1600 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: July 13

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: heavy whipping cream(44F) in #1.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• The following food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: the facility is using time as a public health control for the compound butter, without the 4 hour time parameters marked.
• The person in charge is not able to provide a written policy for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by an employee who has a disease or a medical condition.
• The date when the last shell-stock (mussels) from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.

Hollin Hall Pastry Shop: 7920 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: July 10

Violations:

• There was no certified food manager present in the facility, with the appropriate credentials, at the beginning of the inspection.

Via Veneto: 1309 Shenandoah Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: June 27

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cannoli cream (45F),whole milk (48F) and pepperoni (50F).
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Supera 2 Glass Dr upright cooler (46F), and the Economy 2 Dr upright cooler (47F).
• Multiple wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter tops.

Hunan Manor Carryout: 1305 Shenandoah Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: July 5

Violations:

• Raw animal food storage, preparation, holding or display conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: there were multiple trays of raw beef stored directly above raw produce (buckets of carrots, mushrooms, onions) and cooked noodles in the walk in cooler.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked lo mein (43F), pork egg rolls (44F) in walk in cooler.
• The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: containers of beef egg rolls, fried shrimp, and pork dumplings in #10, pork wontons in #6, sweet and sour chicken, and pork egg rolls in #7 and containers of kimchi in #5.
• The following food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: chopped cabbage at the stir fry station.
• There was a large container of raw chicken stored directly on the floor of the walk in cooler. Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.

Belle Haven Country Club Main Hall: 6023 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 30

Violations:

• The following cooked time/temperature control for safety food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total of six hours. Diced chicken in 6 DWR was temping at 47f during time and blue cheese was temping at 50f in the same unit at the of inspection. The chef told the EHS that the food was prepped the day prior and improper cooling occurred.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment: 2) 2DR UCR for salad prep, 7) 2DR UCR at Server station near stairwell, 10) LAROSA 1DR UCR, 11) LAROSA 4DR prep cooler, 12) 6 DWR prep cooler.

Belle Haven Country Club Fitness Cafe: 6023 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 30

Violations:

• The following cooked time/temperature control for safety food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total of six hours. Diced chicken in 2DR UCR at the end of cookline was temping at 51f that was cooked the day prior and was not cooled properly.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.

Belle Haven Country Club Grill: 6023 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 30

Violations:

• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions for 3 compartment sink.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment: 1) 4DWR cooler, 4) 2DR prep at end of cookline, 9) 1DR countertop cooler did. not have temperature measuring devices.

Juliano's: 5950 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: July 19

Violations:

• The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: Foods prepared on site kept longer than 24 hours.

Pizza Boli's: 2304 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: July 19

Violations:

• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: cooked wings getting stacked into a circular plastic container with a lid on it.

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

Last inspection: June 6

Violations:

• The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.

El Rancho Latin Grill: 5834 A North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 22

Violations:

• Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. Facility only had one bottle of hand soap that is passed around between hand sinks.
• Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink. There is one roll of paper towels that is passed around to each hand sink.

Abi's Restaurant: 5838 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 20

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: tomato 46f, and cheese 47f inside prep unit at 43f.
• The following cooked time/temperature control for safety food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours: rice overnight 85f.
• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: observed chicken and corn tamales at 92f on steam tables that was turned off.
• When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine solution.
• The following cooked time/temperature control for safety food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total of six hours.
• The following food item prepared from ambient air temperature ingredients is not being adequately cooled to 41F or less within 4 hours: pink milk overnight 52f, melon drink overnight 46f, Shredded cheese overnight 49f, shredded overnight cabbage 72f.
• Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures and washed gloved hands.
• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: observed Cheese, rice, cabbage, pink milk, melon drink being cooled in deep containers filled to the brim inside refrigerators with lids.
• Surfaces of ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed components of equipment are not being cleaned as required. Observed pink mildew in the ice machine.

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

Last inspection: June 8

Violations: No violations found.

Taj of India: 6027 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 22

Violations:

• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the shield inside the ice machine.

El Paso Mexican Restaurant: 6151 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 21

Violations:

• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: Queso was cooked and placed in 5 gallon tubs and placed in walk in tocool immediately after cooking. The Queso was temping at 89F 1 hour and 30 mins after being placed in the walk-in refrigerator.
• Observed all foods in walk-in refrigerator besides made in house salsas, were not date marked with the date they were made.
• The temperature measuring device in the following mechanically refrigerated unit was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit: 5) 1DR prep cooleralong cookline and 8) 1DR UCR cooler at server station did not have thermometers within the units or at the warmest part in the cold holding unit.

Machu Pollo: 6128 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 12

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: observed cheese 49f,salsa 46f, and cooked cabbage 46f in tall refrigerator unit (50f) overnight.
• The following cooked time/temperature control for safety food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total ofsix hours.
• Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A completeemployee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resourceinformation in a red folder labeled 'Employee Health Policy.'
• The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: salsa, pico de gallo, cabbage, chicken soup, beef soup, rice.
• Adequate methods are not being used to control pests. Observed cockroaches on counter top and in oven.
• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: cooling soup (110f) in 6inch deep containers on the counter for 30 minuteswhile ambient room temperature was 73f.
• Restricted, commercial use pesticides present in the facility are applied by the operator who is not a certified pesticide applicator. Observed cockroach spray in facility.
• Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink.
• The menu board was observed without proper disclosure statement.
• Dead or trapped cockroaches were found on sticky trap inside the oven.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: True refrigerator at 50F.
• Observed that the hood filters above the stove are in need of cleaning.
• Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the bottom crack in the back door and side door.

Applebees Grill & Bar: 6310 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 1

Violations: No violations found.

El Pollo Ranchero Tex-Mex Cafe: 6324 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: July 13

Violations: No violations found.

Rosita's Restaurant and Carry Out: 6510 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: July 5

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chicken soup (43F),chicken soup (43F), and shredded cabbage slaw (46F) in the walk in cooler.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• There was no certified food manager present in the food establishment at the beginning of the inspection.
• The following food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hourspast the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: the potentially hazardous food items at the pupusa station were not marked with the 4 hour time parameters for proper discard.

Famous Dave's: 6630 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 13

Violations:

• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: True 1 Dr under counter cooler (53F).

Outback Steakhouse: 6804 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 26

Violations:

• The person in charge was not able to provide proof of the active certified food manager credentials during the inspection.

Bonchon: 6852 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: July 11

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: shredded lettuce (51F),beans sprouts (52F) in #2, coleslaw (52F), kimchi (51F), and kimchi coleslaw (53F) in #1.
• The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparationand was not observed to be date marked: large containers and multiple small containers of coleslaw, kimchi and kimchi coleslaw in the walk in cooler.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at all 3 hand-washing sinks located throughout the kitchen area.
• A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink.
• Observed that paper towels were not provided at all 3 hand washing sinks throughout the kitchen area.
• The handwashing facility located in the back by the 3 compartment sink, is blocked with dishes in the hand sink, preventing access by employees for easyhandwashing.