Expired Food, Contaminated Cooler: Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections

WOODBRIDGE, VA — In recent weeks, health inspectors found violations at some restaurants during inspections 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. Rayhan Grill was cited for food products in the cooler being covered by a mold/mildew contaminate, while Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was cited for expired foods as its only violation.

There were also violations that appeared at multiple restaurants, such as improper hair restraints for some employees as well as uncovered foods in coolers, inadequate sanitizer to properly sanitize dishes and more. Health inspections made suggestions for corrections in the reports.

Dok Khao Thai Eatery: 15200 Potomac Town Place, Suite 110 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: March 17

Violations:

• The food facility has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events for employees to follow when these events may occur in the food establishment.
• Observed open container of cooked food for employee's lunch (according to the person in charge) stored on the top of the prep table in the kitchen.
• The handwashing sink on the right behind the kitchen door was used as storage for kitchen utensils.
• Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked chicken and cooked ready to eat beef on the same shelf in the walk in cooler and on the bottom shelf in the prep cooler located across from the cooking grill.
• The following foods were measured at improper cold holding temperatures: Cooked chicken strips 54 degrees F, cut tomatoes 45 degrees F, cooked beef slices 48 degrees F, and wrapped vegetables 46 degrees F.
• The following foods were found stored in the walk in cooler and inside the bottom shelf in the prep cooler without the date of preparation or the day by which the food shall be consumed: Yellow curry, cooked chicken, spicy red sauce, cooked beef in plastic bag, and cooked white noodles.
• Observed soiled empty containers stored on the top of cooked ready to eat food (cut tomatoes, cooked chicken, Thai sauce) on the covered prep cooler.
• Observed the following foods were not covered inside the prep cooler: cooked strip chicken, cooked beef slices, yellow curry and red curry.
• Observed food stored on the floor in the freezer, in the walk-in cooler and on the floor of the kitchen next to and behind the dry storage shelves (raw chicken, boxes of chicken, distilled cooking wine, dragon chef distilled vinegar).
• Observed dirty wiping clothes on the cooking stove, on the prep table, and on the top of the prep cooler.
• Observed utensils such as butter knives, scisors, and chef knives stored in a dry conatiner located next to ready to eat foods on the top serving line of the cold holding prep cooler.
• Employees were observed using multiple plastic bags to store foods in the freezer, the walk-in cooler and in the prep cooler.
• Observed the surfaces of the cutting boards on the top of the prep coolers are scratched on sight and touch.
• Observed there was no test strip at the 3 compartments sink to measure the chemical concentration at the 3-compartment sink.
• Observed the 3 compartments sink not having a sanitizing solution readily available.
• The exterior surfaces of the following Equipements were observed with accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and debris: the walk-in cooler, the big rice cooker, the chest freezer and the ice machine.

Veterans Of Foreign War Post #1503: 14631 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: March 14

Violations:

• No physical copy showing the training of all kitchen employees and food handlers as it pertains to the top communicable illnesses - signed and dated.
• The food establishment cannot demonstrate that they have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events in the food establishment. - no updated training on risks associated.
• Dish machine observed not sanitizing dishes (test kit shows 0 solution being applied by machine) - Kitchen worker was observed running dishes through machine - however - they were stopped.
• No approved 'Reminder' on menu concerning the 'cooked to order' items.
• No 'Disclosure' on the menu for items that are "cooked to order" (beef burgers/shell eggs/salmon/steak etc.etc.).
• Frozen shrimp observed thawing in pan of water located in 3 compartment sink.
• All Cold-holding units require a thermometer - missing in 2.
• Test strips observed sealed and not being used by designated person/s.
• Large amount of debris has built up on Walk-in-Refrigerator ceiling/walls/floor and surrounding the cooling unit.

Mana Food Catering #2: 5609 Roundtree Dr Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: March 13

Violations: No violations found.

El Paso Mexican Grill: 16918 Dumfries Rd Dumfries, VA 22025

Last inspection: March 13

Violations: No violations found.

Lunchbox on Wheels: 13880 Hydrangea Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: March 13

Violations: No violations found. Because the owner was out of business from October 2024 through this month 3/2025, he has agreed to pay an additional $40 to renew the permit with an expiration date of 3/31/2026. This mobile food unit is approved for operation.

Sabor Chicken: 2910 Dale Blvd Dale City, VA 22193

Last inspection: March 12

Violations:

• There was no employee health policy in the food establishment.
• There were no vomiting and diarrheal events clean up procedures in the food establishment.
• Observed the handwashing sink located next to the ice machine was blocked by a bucket and mop not accessible for employees to wash their hands.
• Observed the following foods in uncovered containers in the walk-in cooler: cabbage, cooked chicken and roasted chicken.
• The following foods were observed held at improper temperatures: sliced tomatoes, queso Frisco, cortado at 45 degrees F in the 2-door reach in refrigerator.
• Observed chicken quesadilla and other foods in containers without date of preparation.
• Observed there was no thermometer in the prep cooler located next to the ice machine.
• Observed cutting board are scratched and not clean to sight and touch.
• Observed dust and debris on the top of the ice machine.

Taqueria El Tony II: 16697 River Ridge Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: March 12

Violations:

• Beans not readily recognized in containers.

Mezeh: 4229 Merchant Plaza Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 12
Violations:

• This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Observed an employee wash and rinse a metal container at the sink adjacent to the warewashing machine and take it to be used without properly sanitizing it; the chlorine sanitizing solution dispensed in the Nobel stationary low temperature warewashing machine was not at an acceptable concentration (0ppm chlorine).
• When questioned, staff indicated that the chicken kabob coming off of grill was fully cooked. Temperatures taken of chicken kabob varied from 120 to 211 degrees F.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: mixed greens and spinach leaves on the front cold holding display unit at 45 and 47 degrees F (at 11:07am) and at 49 and 54 degrees F at 12:12pm; spicy and plain hummus on the front display unit at 53 and 47 degrees F, respectively at 11:07am; falafel and arugula greens in Avantco 3 door reach-in in bread station.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Mixed greens and falafel in the Avantco 3 door reach-in refrigerator in the bread station at 45 degrees F.
• A spray bottle of cleaner was not properly labeled with the contents and was stored on shelving with a rack containing clean utensils.
• Turkish salad w/ cut tomatoes, chick pea salad and corn salad in the Avantco 3 door prep refrigerator across from the display unit were found to have temperatures of 48, 50 and 48 degrees F, respectively. All products were date marked and marking indicated that they had been prepared earlier this morning.
• The following refrigeration units were not holding temperatures of 41 degrees F and below: Avantco 3 door reach-in refrigerator in the bread station at 45 degrees F; the salad/greens front cold holding display unit indicated 38 degrees F at 12:12pm, but product never achieved 41 or below on unit.
• The integral stoppers for the basins of the 3 compartment sink were in disrepair and the basins could not hold water.
• Coats and a purse/backpack were observed to be stored on the shelving used for single service items near the walk-in cooler.

Chick-fil-A: 3330 Pine Bluff Drive Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: March 12

Violations: No violations found.

Charley's Philly Steaks: 2700, Unit 419 Potomac Mills Cir Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 11

Violations:

• Observed cut tomatoes, chicken boneless, and lettuce held at improper temperatures of 45, 46 degrees F.

Bangkok Street: 3974 Fettler Park Dr Dumfries, VA 22025

Last inspection: March 11

Violations:

• There were no paper towels at the hand sink in kitchen near grill.
• A hand sink is use to wash utensils.

Chuck E. Cheese's #71: 14085 Shoppers Best Way Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 11

Violations:

• There were no vomiting and diarrheal events clean up procedures implemented for employees to follow.
• The following foods were observed stored at improper cold holding temperatures of 44 degrees F inside True reach in refrigerator: Ham, cooked bacon, shredded cheese, turkey meatballs, and ground sausage.

Texas Roadhouse: 14389 Potomac Mills Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 11

Violations:

• The following foods were measured at improper cold holding temperatures and stored on the top of an uncovered prep cooler across from the cooking grill: Shredded cheese 46 degrees F, Blossom sauce 44 degrees F, Italian sauce 44 degrees F, Mustard honey sauce 50 degrees F.
• The Ecolab dishwasher did not sanitize according to the manufacture's spec sheet of 160 degrees F hot water sanitization. The owner's temperature measurement dishwashing plate indicated sanitization of 144 degrees F hot water.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: 15200 Potomac Town Place, Suite 100 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: March 11

Violations:

• The following foods were observed today 03/11/2025 exceeding the date of expiration, stored in the prep cooler: tomato honey mustard expired on 03/03/2025, Argula expired on 03/05/2025, Roasted spicy beet expired on 03/08/2025.

La Porchetta Kitchen: 12753 Apollo Dr Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: March 11 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Cafe Miki: 14569 Potomac Mills Road Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 11

Violations:

• The person in charge did not demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illnesses prevention.
• There was no Food protection manager present who is certified during the inspection today.
• Food employees are not trained to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• Observed there was no vomiting and diarrheal events clean up procedures in the establishment.
• Observed the handwashing sink in front behind the ice cream freezer did not provide hot wat of at least 100 degrees F.
• The whole milk was measured at cold holding of 44-, 45-, and 46-degrees F in the 2 door cooler.
• Observed 2 white refrigerators and a 2-door small cooler that are broken and not functioning properly.

Potomac Shores Fitness Barn: 1801 Potomac Shores Parkway Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: March 11

Violations: No violations found.

MOD Pizza: 13800 Smoketown Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 10

Violations: No violations found.

Papa John's Pizza #3640: 18085 Triangle Shopping Plz Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: March 10

Violations: No violations found.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins: 13585 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 10

Violations:

• No physical form listing the signs and symptoms of the top communicable illness signed and dated indicating kitchen staff is trained on most up to date state policy.
• No written and posted policy/procedure for addressing said event.
• Employees observed with visors that allow for hair to be out and over the covering. Hair breaking will fall off and into food/onto food service areas.

El Rulas Tacos: 10456 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 10

Violations:

• There was no person that was employed at the facility that was a Certified Food Protection Manager.
• There was no verifiable training of employees reporting diagnoses, illnesses or living with person with diagnoses and illness directly associated with foodborne illness.
• The facility was using the Auto-Chlor to sanitize dishes but the machine was not properly operation to do so.
• In the qualite 1 well hot holding unit there was a container of beans that were temp at 117F.
• There were several spray containers of toxic chemicals that did not have the name on them.
• The person in charge was unable to provide a food thermometer to accurately take food temperatures.
• Throughout the facility there were containers that did not bare the name of the food item or ingredient that was inside.
• There were containers of food that was stored on the floor below shelving units.
• Several of the employees that were working with food were observed not wearing hair restraints.
• An employee was observed washing dishes with a sponge.
• Several sanitizer buckets were stored on the floor throughout the facility.
• Containers of clean utensils were stored in a manner that could contaminate the parts that come into contact with food, handles were not inverted.
• Throughout the facility there was single service containers being used for storage of clean equipment.
• There were several wood cooking utensils being used in the facility.
• The Autochlor dishwashing machine was not properly working and could not test the concentration of the sanitizer.
• In the restroom used by females there was no trash can with a lid for sanitary napkins.

Wingstop: 13816 Smoketown Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 10

Violations:

• A signed acknowledgement by the employee should be part of any employee health policy.
• Food establishment cannot demonstrate that they have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events in the food establishment.

Cuppi Coffee: 12505 Dillingham Square Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 7

Violations:

• This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Flats of raw eggs were stored adjacent to bagels on one side and other ready to eat (RTE) foods on the other side in the Avantco 3 door glass front refrigerator on the left.
• Observed a bowl of chips sitting uncovered on top of the prep/reach-in refrigerator; observed prepared take out containers with chips already inside them stacked and exposed to contamination.
• Upon arrival, the 3 compartment sink was not set up properly. When questioned, staff indicated that they only wash and rinse equipment.
• A boxes of avocados was stored on the floor near the 3 compartment sink.
• Employees making drinks out front were not wearing proper hair restraints. (Those in back had hair nets on.)
• The wet wiping cloths in the kitchen were not properly stored in the sanitizer bucket in between use.
• Sponges observed to be in use for cleaning at the 3 compartment sink.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (chlorine).

Rayhan Grill: 13641 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: March 7 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• No documents with the most up-to-date signs and symptoms related to food borne illness for establishment.
• No written procedure established or posted.
• All food products in walk-in-refrigeration unit observed contaminated by a great build-up of mold/mildew being propagated by the cooling unit. (Walls, ceilings and storage racks covered in contamination).
• Dishware covered in contaminate as well as chipped and broken.
• Water at kitchen hand sink measured @ 88.
• Both bathrooms missing 'self-closing door.'
• Storage area observed in disrepair. Gate is broken. Doors broken/removed.
• Walk-in observed covered in contaminate. Walls, ceiling, door and floor require cleaning/sanitizing. Cooling unit also observed covered and dispensing the mold/mildew and food contaminate.