38 Violations Found At Woodbridge Restaurant: Inspection Results

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Before the winter holidays, health inspectors found violations during inspections at restaurants in the Woodbridge area.

Health inspectors conduct most restaurant and other health inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually. Violations 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.

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. Other violations are addressed later, and an inspector may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance.

Here are the most recent inspections from the Woodbridge and eastern Prince William County area, according to the Prince William Health District. The most violations were 38 at Mi Tierra Deli Woodbridge, including fruit flies and dust inside an ice bin.

Mi Tierra Deli Woodbridge: 14120 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 19

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• Establishment is unable to provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• Observed an employee water bottle stored on the counter near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed spray chemicals stored on the hand washing sink in front near the registers.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at the handwashing sink in front in the bar area.
• No hand drying provisions were provided at the following handwashing sinks: in the front near the registers, in the bar area, and near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handwashing sink in front in the bar area and near the handwashing sink in the women's toilet room.
• Observed raw meat (beef) and containers of soup stored uncovered in the Penn walk-in cooler. Observed a container of butter stored uncovered near the Avantco 3 door reach in prep cooler on the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed green, white, blue, and brown cutting boards with encrusted food debris build up stored on the storage shelves near the back entrance in the kitchen.
• Observed the Globe mixer with food (flour) debris build up near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed metal and plastic containers with sticker residue above the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed pork fries (underneath heating lamp) hot holding at the improper temperature of 98 degrees F.
• The following food item was observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cut lettuce at 45 degrees F in the Penn walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• The following food item was observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cabbage mix (for pupusas) at 49 degrees F in the Delfield 2 door prep reach in cooler in front near the registers.
• Observed chemicals and burn cream stored near single-service items on shelf near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored near the hand washing sink in front near the registers.
• Observed fruit fly activity around the soda bib shelves near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed a wet green wiping cloth on the counter underneath the beverage machine in the kitchen.
• Observed a clean ice scoop stored uncovered near the ice machine in the ktichen.
• Observed a plastic portion cup being reused inside a chili pepita package near the cookline in the kitchen. Observed black plastic spoons used as a scoop inside sugar containers near the cookline in the kitchen. Observed plastic portion containers being reused for sugar storage near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed a knife in disrepair on a metal knife rack near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed foil liner on the bottom shelves of the servewell 5 bay hot holding unit near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed raw beef and lettuce stored inside grocery bags in the McCall 3 door freezer in the kitchen.
• Observed the Qualite hot holding unit in front next to the registers is in disrepair.
• Observed torn gaskets on the Avantco 3 door prep reach in cooler and the Delfield 2 door prep reach in cooler in front near the registers.
• The compartments of the 3-compartment sink are not large enough to accommodate the largest piece of equipment (Huge metal soup pot).
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• Observed the soda bib shelves with dried spill build up near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed the shelves with encrusted dirt build up above the 3 compartment sink and inside the Penn walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Observe the bottom shelves of the prep table with encrusted dirt build up near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed the white bulk bin containers with encrusted dirt debris build up near the storage shelves in the kitchen.
• Observed dust build up underneath the ice bin lid on the ice machine in front near the beverage coolers. Observed the exterior of the microwave with encrusted dirt build up near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed the gaskets with encrusted dirt build up on the McCall 3 door freezer in the kitchen. Observed the mop bucket with encrusted dirt build up near the mop sink in the kitchen. Observed gaskets and door frame with encrusted dirt build up on the Penn walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed the hand washing sink in front in the bar area is slow to drain.
• There is no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in the toilet room used by females.
• Observed the cover of the refuse container located outside the establishment is in poor repair. Observed the outside refuse container was open.
• There is no waste receptacle located at the hand washing sink in front in the bar area.
• Observed an unused 1 door upright refrigerator stored next to the outside dumpster.
• Observed a metal fryer not in use stored near the back entrance of the kitchen.
• Observed the ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up above the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed a burnt out light bulb in the hood system above the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed an employee jacket and backpack stored near dry foods on storage shelves near the back entrance in the kitchen. Observed an employee jacket stored near clean linens on storage shelves near the Penn walk-in cooler in the kitchen.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 14807 Richmond Hwy., Ste 117 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 17

Violations:

• Establishment is unable to provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• Observed an in use open drinking container (water bottle) stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
• Observed a green cutting board with encrusted dirt build up near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed an unlabeled white bulk bin container of whey protein near the blending station in the kitchen. Observed an unlabeled white bulk bin container of sugar in front near the mobile pick up area.
• Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles of dressing in the 2 door prep reach in cooler near the panini press.
• Observed cardboard liner on the shelves of the walk-in freezer adjacent to the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed Bullet turbo chef oven not in use in front near the mobile order pick up area.
• Observed Vaseline cocoa radiance lotion stored next to chemicals on storage shelf near the back entrance in the kitchen.

Popeye's: 14400 Jefferson Davis Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 17

Violations: No violations found.

Mi Casa Es Tu Casa: 13418 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 16

Violations:

• Observed an employee water bottle stored on prep table near the cookline in the kitchen.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handwashing sink near the prep table in the kitchen.
• The handwashing facility near the prep table is blocked by a knife, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink near the prep table in the kitchen.
• Observed a red coffee mug used as a scoop inside the rice bulk bin container near the storage shelves in the kitchen.
• Raw and/or undercooked (eggs and steak) are offered on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure.
• A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials is being used to store soup inside the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• The temperature measuring device located in/on the following equipment is not designed to be easily readable: beverage air 2 door prep reach in cooler near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed an unlabeled container or sugar stored near the coffee brewer in the kitchen.
• Observed an oil squeeze bottle not labeled on the cookline in the kitchen. Observed white bulk bin containers (salt and sugar) not labeled near prep table in the kitchen.
• Observed a gap underneath the back entrance door in the kitchen.
• Observed dry food storage table and automatic fan stored on top of milk crates near the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop inside the bean bulk bin container near the storage shelves in the kitchen.
• Observed frayed fryer baskets near the flat grill on the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed foil liner over the fryers and the shelves underneath the 4-burner stove on the cookline.
• Observed whole vegetables and fish stored in grocery bags inside the Maxx Cold 2 door upright freezer near storage shelves in the kitchen.
• Observed metal shelf with encrusted dirt debris build up underneath the prep table in the kitchen. Observed gasket with encrusted dirt build up on beverage air 2 door prep reach in cooler near the cookline in the kitchen. Observed the interior and exterior of the beverage air 2 door prep reach in cooler with encrusted food debris build up near the cookline in the kitchen.
• bserved white bulk bin containers with encrusted dirt build up near storage shelves in the kitchen. Observed green and black dry food storage shelves with encrusted dust build up adjacent to the Maxx Cold 2 door upright freezer in the kitchen. Observed the drain near mop sink and the mop sink basin with encrusted dirt build up near back entrance in the kitchen. Observed shelves above the 3 compartment sink with encrusted dirt build up near prep table in the kitchen.
• Observed the interior of the microwave with encrusted dirt build up on prep table near stove in the kitchen.
• Observed pipe leaking underneath hand washing sink near the prep table in the kitchen.
• Observed the ceiling vent in disrepair above the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed the floor with encrusted dirt build up underneath the prep table and cookline in the kitchen. Observed the wall with dried spill build up behind the beverage air 2 door prep reach in cooler near the cookline in the kitchen. Observed excessive amount of grease build up on the floor underneath the fryers on the cookline in the kitchen. Observed the ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up in the toilet room in dining area.
• Observed that wet mops are improperly stored between use the mop sink in the kitchen.
• Observed brooms stored on the floor near storage shelves in the kitchen.
• Observed that items (Hoshizaki ice machine) that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises.
• Observed employee clothing and other possessions (cell phone and lip gloss) stored in areas (next to clean cups) that may contaminate food, food-contact surfaces of equipment, single-service items, or single-use items.

Astoria Pizza: 13436 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 16

Violations:

• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks in the kitchen and inside the men's toilet room in the dining area.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at the handwashing sink near the storage room in the kitchen.
• Observed plastic portion containers being reused as scoops inside the sugar bulk bin container in the kitchen.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sliced tomatoes at 55F in the 2 door prep reach in cooler (near the microwave) at 12:48pm.
• Observed boxes of mozzarella cheese stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Observed sugar and salt stored inside pickle containers underneath the prep table in the kitchen.
• Observed torn gaskets on the beer cooler in front and the Delfield 1 door freezer in the kitchen. Observed a handle in disrepair in the Frigidaire 1 door upright freezer across from the Vulcan 6 burner stove in the kitchen.
• Observed the fryers with encrusted grease build up on the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed the gaskets with encrusted dirt build up on the beer cooler in front and the Delfield 1 door freezer in the kitchen.
• Observed the hand washing faucet leaking near the storage room in the kitchen.
• Observed that there is no waste receptacle located at the hand washing sinks in the kitchen.
• Observed the ceiling vents with encrusted dust build up inside the toilet rooms in the dining area.
• Observed the Gabe slicer not in use on the prep table near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

Subway #24330: 5828 Mapledale Plz Dale City, VA 22193

Last inspection: Dec. 12

Violations:

• There is no Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager on duty during hours of operation.
• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the handwashing sink near the Bizerba slicer in the kitchen.
• Observed meatballs hot holding at the improper temperature of 121F.
• Observed chemicals stored over the hand washing sink near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold holding equipment: True 1 door glass front display cooler in dining room, Duke 2 door prep reach in cooler underneath the Nuvu oven in front near the registers, Cold table top cooler #2 to the right of the registers, and the Cold table top cooler #1 in front near the hot holding unit.
• Observed that the water at the 3 compartment sink does not reach a temperature of 110F or above in the kitchen.
• Observed and employee cell phone stored on the hand washing sink near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

McDonald's: 13840 Noblewood Plaza Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Dec. 12

Violations:

• Water from the handwashing sink in front near the registers was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cut lettuce at 52 degrees F in the 1 Door reach in cooler in the sandwich preparation station in the kitchen.
• Observed a broken thermometer inside the Sureshot creamer cooler near the drive thru window in the kitchen.
• Observed the Melita coffee machine is in disrepair near the beverage station in the kitchen. Observed the 1 Door reach in cooler in the sandwich preparation station in the kitchen in disrepair.

Taqueria El Tony #3: 14221 Caroline St Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 10

Violations: No violations found. This mobile food unit is approved for operation. Permit/sticker #0512 was issued today, with the expiration date of 11/30/2025.

Taqueria El Tony #1: 14221 Caroline St. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 10

Violations: No violations found. This is a routine inspection with MFU sticker renewal. All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Person In Charge (PIC). Sticker Number 0511 was issued and expires 6/30/2025.

GW Gyro & Wings: 2700 Potomac Mills Cir Ste 403 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations: No violations found.

Lima Coffee Shop: 1419 Old Bridge Road Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided and/or permanently affixed at all handwashing sinks used by food employees (handwashing sink in kitchen).
• Raw beef stored over ready to eat (RTE) cooked pork in Mainstreet 2 door upright refrigerator.
• Raw eggs stored over raw fish in Mainstreet 2 door upright refrigerator.
• There were no ambient air temperature measuring devices (thermometers) in the following refrigerators: Magic Chef white chest freezer, Arctic King white chest freezer, Beverage Air 2 door reach-in refrigerator, True glass front display refrigerator #1 and #2, Hot Point homestyle refrigerator/freezer.
• Observed fruit flies throughout the food establishment, especially in the beverage prep area.
• Containers of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.
• Employee handling food was observed to not be wearing a proper hair restraint.
• Single use garlic containers being reused to store other foods in throughout the kitchen.
• Wooden spoons being used to stir foods.
• The Beverage Air 1 door reach-in refrigerator is in disrepair per the PIC, but is empty and not in use; the Avantco display refrigerator is in disrepair per the PIC, but is being used to display candy bars only.
• A soap dispenser was observed to be installed over the sanitizer basin of 3 compartment sink.
• Interior surfaces of refrigeration units (Hot Point white homestyle refrigerator/freezer) and storage cabinets are unclean with food residue, spillage and other debris; Magic Chef and Arctic King white chest freezers have a large build up of ice.
• The filters in the hood system are missing (2/3) resulting in the ventilation system not functioning properly. In addition, there are 2 Sir Lawrence cook tops/hot plates being used to cook foods outside of the hood system.
• Personal items (phone) found stored on prep table upon arrival.

Wendy's #6571: 14493 Gideon Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food (RTE). Observed eggs stored on the top shelf above ready to eat food such as cut tomatoes and leaf greens lettuce).
• Observed Caesar salad, parmesan cheese and cobb salad stored in HISHIZAKI refrigerator on cold holding at improper temperatures.
• The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Observed cut tomatoes and lettuce stored in prep cooler 2 hours ago (per the person in charge) measured at 45-degree Fahrenheit during the inspection.
• Observed the door handle of the walk in cooler in need of repair.
• Refrigeration unit Hoshizaki found to be capable of holding potentially hazardous food items in cold hold in a temperature range of 41-45°F. Unit is not able to maintain internal items at a temperature of 41°F or less.
• Back flow device at the mop sink is not working properly and leaking on the floor.

Tipicos Dona Juanita: 13199 Occoquan Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty during hours of operation as those employees with supervisory and management responsibilities have no certifications.
• The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
• This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• A food employee was observed drinking from an open cup of coffee while working in the kitchen.
• There were no dispensed, disposable hand towels available at the handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink.
• Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided and/or permanently affixed at all handwashing sinks used by food employees (handwashing sink in kitchen and in restroom).
• There was no soap available at the handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink.
• The following handwashing sinks were found to have hot water at less than 100 degrees F: handwashing sink in women's restroom, 57 degrees F.
• Raw chicken stored over ready to eat (RTE) tortilla dough in the walk-in cooler (WIC); raw shell eggs stored over RTE cut cabbage/slaw mix in walk-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over the cheese mix in the True 2 door upright refrigerator; raw eggs stored over RTE pico de Gallo in the Superior 1 door prep reach-in refrigerator.
• The Ecolab stationary low temperature warewashing machine was not sanitizing properly (chlorine measured at 0ppm).
• The 3 compartment sink was not set up properly upon arrival. Dishes/equipment were only being washed and rinsed. The third basin was being used for food prep.
• Large pots of chicken soup, cooked yesterday (>24 hours) per PIC, found cooling in walk-in cooler at 59 degrees F; large container of rice mixture, cooked yesterday (>24 hours), found cooling in walk-in cooler at 44-47 degrees F; (3) large, deep mayonnaise buckets of beans cooked on Saturday (>48 hours) found cooling in walk-in cooler at 45 degrees F.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cut lettuce on top of the Superior 1 door prep reach-in refrigerator.
• Large containers (in volumes too great to be used in a single day) of cooked foods that were cooked the previous day per the PIC, were not date marked.
• Large containers (in volumes too great to be used in a single day) of cooked foods that were cooked the previous day per the PIC, were not marked with the date to be discarded.
• Pesticide labeled for residential use (Raid) was observed in the dry storage room and was being applied by the operator to control pests.
• Raid stored adjacent to Viva Blend Oil in dry storage area.
• There were no temperature measuring devices (thermometers) located in the following cold or hot holding equipment: walk-in freezer, Superior 1 door prep reach-in, Turbo Air 2 door display refrigerator, True 3 door display refrigerator.
• The person in charge (PIC) could not provide a metal-stemmed probe food thermometer that was capable of measuring food temperatures.
• Various foods along the cookline were not labeled properly with the common name of the food.
• Foods found stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
• The wet wiping cloths throughout the kitchen were not properly stored in sanitizer buckets in between use.
• Utensils used to dispense rice along the cookline and in the walk-in cooler were observed to be improperly stored in between usage with the handles down in the foods. A plate was used as a utensil in the walk-in cooler.
• Various single use containers being reused to store other foods in throughout the kitchen to include the following: white buckets, mayonnaise buckets.
• Milk crates are being used to hold food throughout the kitchen and in the walk-in cooler.
• The lid to the white storage bin labeled "Azucar" in the dry storage area was broken and long longer easily cleanable.
• Cardboard, foil, paper, plastic and a thin veneer of wood with tape is being used to line shelving and other surfaces throughout the food establishment.
• The walk-in cooler was found in disrepair and not holding an ambient air temperature of 41 degrees F or below. The door to the walk-in cooler is rusted through leaving holes in the interior surface of the door. The door itself does not close properly.
• The 3 plugs/stoppers for the 3 compartment sink are missing.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (chlorine) used in the Ecolab warewashing machine.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (quaternary ammonium) used at the 3 compartment sink and in the sanitizer buckets.
• The fresh water pipe into the warewashing machine is in disrepair and leaking. There is a leak at the faucet in the women's restroom.
• The wastewater pipes from the 3 compartment sink are in disrepair and leak onto the floor.
• Tiles are missing from the floors in several places causing a trip hazard and making it difficult to clean them properly.
• Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions resulting in personal items (coats) being stored on the end of shelving used for food and /or single service items in the dry storage area.

Aroma Latin Fusion: 15200 Potomac Town Center Place Ste 120 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Soap was not provided at the handwashing sink in the kitchen # 2 next to the 2-door small prep cooler.
• The handwashing sink was observed being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink was used as a storage for cooking utensils and food containers.
• No parasite destruction records maintained for raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form.
• The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Individual cutting boards and cutting boards located on the top of prep coolers.
• When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
• The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the 2-door small cooler.
• The food thermometer is not calibrated as necessary to ensure its accuracy. A good working thermometer was not provided to measure the temperatures of cooking, cold and hot holding of food in the establishment.
• Wet wiping cloth buckets improperly stored.
• In-use utensils and/or dispensing utensils such as cutting knives observed improperly stored.
• Clean plastic cups were observed stored with the food-contact surface facing upward.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• Observed an uncovered bucket filled with grease waste stored in the kitchen under the 3-compartment sink.

Destination Station: 1040 Express Dr Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations: During today's investigation, it was revealed that this facility is permanently closed.