Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Encrusted Dirt Buildup In Numerous Places

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Health inspectors a few violations at several restaurants during recent 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. Of note, inspectors said found encrusted dirt in numerous places at a Domino's Pizza and foods without expiration dates or date markings at Armetta's Italian Grill & Pizzeria.

Pupuseria y Taqueria Esmeralda: 4690 Joanna Ct Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Dec. 2

Violations: No violations found. This mobile food unit is approved for operation. Permit/sticker #7801 was issued today, with the expiration date of 11/30/2026.

One Plus One Hibachi Express: 1972 Daniel Stuart Square Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 1

Violations:

• Employees are not informed in a verifiable manner about their responsibilities to report to the person in charge information about their health status and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• Observed there was no soap at the handwashing sink near the 3-compartment sink.
• Observed the handwashing sink near the 3-compartment sink was blocked by a trash can making it inaccessible for employees to wash their hands.
• Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat rice pudding and teriyaki sauce containers inside the walk-in cooler.
• Observed there was no food thermometer for food employees to ensure proper attainment and maintenance of food temperatures in the restaurant.
• Observed wet cloths in-use stored on the prep cooler and on the surface of the stove.
• Observed the walk-in cooler's floor was wet. In addition, the ceiling, the interior and the exterior need cleaning and repairs.
• Observed there were no test strips in the food establishment to measure the chemical concentration in the sanitizing solutions in the food establishment.

Taco Bell #39042: 1921 Daniel Stuart Sq Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 1

Violations:

• Observed food employees are not informed in a verifiable manner about their responsibilities to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible trough food.

Papa John's Pizza #812: 1979 Daniel Stuart Square Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 1

Violations:

• Observed trash cardboards and floor that need cleaning.

Poke Mian: 2680 Opitz Blvd #100 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 26

Violations:

• Observed foods stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

Little Caesars: 14079 Richmond Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• Observed the following hand washing sink was found to have hot water at less than 100F: hand washing sink near the office at 65F and the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room at 63F.
• Observed an unlabeled bulk bin container of flour in the food preparation area in the kitchen.
• Observed the ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up in the employee toilet room in the kitchen.
• Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf near clean dishes in the kitchen.

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet: 1965 Daniel Stuart Square Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• Observed cooked fish, cooked vegetables, cooked rice, macaroni cheese, Hibachi noodles, Hibachi chicken, and Spinach quiche stored at improper hot holding of 120 F degrees temperatures on buffet tables 1 and table 2.
• Observed self-service buffet foods tables did not have names or cards of foods offered to consumers.
• Observed the utensils used in the kitchen were not properly stored.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins: 13607 Richmond Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used violation.

Armetta's Italian Grill & Pizzeria: 4585 Daisy Reid Ave #109 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• Observed foods stored in the walk-in cooler without dates of preparation or date of expiration.
• Observed 2 big containers of raw chicken stored on the floor under the shelves in the walk-in cooler.
• Observed food employees preparing foods without any hair coverings.

La Abuela Ice Cream: 16241 Catenary Dr Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 20 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found. This mobile food unit is approved for operation. Permit/sticker #8372 was issued today, with the expiration date of 11/30/2026.

American Legion Post 364: 3640 Friendly Post Ln Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Nov. 19

Violations:

• Observed no test kits available for measuring the concentration of various sanitizing agents (Quat and bleach/chlorox).
• Observed uni-restroom door not able to automatically close and left open.
• Observed 3 bulbs in hood system burned out/not operational.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1287: 14405 Gideon Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 19

Violations:

• Observed the floors in the walk-in cooler and in the kitchen were wet and in need of cleaning.

Ronak Meela: 14572 Potomac Mills Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations: No violations found. All corrections were discussed with the person in charge.

Burger King# 9928: 16551 River Ridge Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations:

• Observed dumpster and recycling area with a great deal of clutter (bags, food, boxes etc. etc.)
• Observed dumpster doors left open (top and side).

Tipicos Vanesita: 18907 Barnette Cir Triangle, VA 22172

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations: No violations found. This mobile food unit is approved for operation. Permit/sticker #7870 was issued today, with the expiration date of 9/30/2026.

BBBoba House: 18097 Triangle Shopping Plaza Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: Nov. 18 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found. Pre-Opening inspection. Application for Food Establishment is approved.

Domino's Pizza #4311: 14402 Richmond Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations:

• No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink in the warewashing area in the kitchen.
• Observed a cracked wall tile by the handwashing sink near the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed encrusted dirt build up on the backsplash in the warewashing area in the kitchen. Observed two drains with encrusted dirt build up near the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed the knife bar with encrusted dirt build up near the prep table in the kitchen.
• Observed the ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up above the speed racks in the storage area in the kitchen. Observed a ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up in the employee toilet room in the dining area.
• Observed a food employee shirt stored on a chemical shelf near the mop sink in the kitchen.

Popeye's: 14400 Richmond Highway Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations:

• Observed wiping cloth stored on the handwashing sink near the office in the kitchen.
• Observed a metal scoop stored on top of the chicken breader bulk bin container near the chicken batter station in the kitchen.
• Observed rusted shelves near the prep sink in the chicken batter station in the kitchen. Observed a broken tile above the fryers in the fryer station in the kitchen.
• Observed a torn gasket on the 1 door reach in cooler underneath the frozen lemonade beverage station in the kitchen.
• Observed a spill on the floor in the Bally walk-in freezer in the kitchen.
• Observed small vents with encrusted dirt build up above the fryers in the fryer station in the kitchen.

Nosh Kabob & Karahi: 13871 Smoketown Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 17

Violations:

• Observed no 'verification' of Employee Health Policy on hand upon request.
• Observed no posted procedures for responding to a possible vomiting and diarrhea event.

Hot Chikn Kitchn: 14313 Potomac Mills Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 17 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Bar Louie: 15001 Potomac Town Place Ste 100 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 17 (pre-opening)

Violations:

This food establishment is NOT APPROVED to serve food to the public. Please correct the following:

• a. Remove the unplugged reach in cooler, per the person in charge, it was a wrong order.
• b. Repair the walk-in cooler to hold at least 41 degrees F or below for cold holding equipment. The walk-in cooler was measured at 60 degrees F. The person in charge stated that the order for repairs has been submitted.
• c. Provide thermometers in all cold and hot holding equipments such as 3 doors prep cooler, 2 doors draw cooler, and 2 doors cooler.