Improper Pesticide, Raw Food In Grocery Bags: Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Some restaurants in the Woodbridge area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Nov. 12 and 26.

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 area, according to the Prince William Health District. There were as many as 12 violations at restaurants, which were reported at El Pulgarcito Grill. The restaurant had undated and uncovered foods, items in desrepair and other violations.

A few other violations were an unclean bathroom with visible soil at a Starbucks, raw foods stored in grocery bags instead of plastic wrap at Bangkok Street, and residential pesticide used at Taqueria El Sabor.

Khan KBBQ: 4179 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 26

Violations:

• The gasket on the door to the Turbo Air 2 door upright freezer was in disrepair (torn) and no longer easily cleanable; the door to the walk-in freezer was not sealing properly resulting in a large amount of ice buildup at the door.
• Trash bags were being used to store foods (vegetables) in the walk-in cooler #1 and other foods in the walk-in freezer.

Sushi Bae: 12492 Dillingham Sq Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 26

Violations: No violations found.

Outback Steak House #4711: 14580 Potomac Mills Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• The green cutting boards were observed not clean to sight and touch.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the prep cooler.
• The pipe under the handwashing sink was leaking.

R & B Chicken and Seafood: 14792 Build America Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 22 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.

Antojitos Y Pupuseria Ashley #1: 14509 Duran Drive Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Nov. 21

Violations: No violations found.

Antojitos y Pupuseria Ashley #3: 14509 Duran Dr Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Nov. 21 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Antojitos Y Pupuseria Ashley #2: 14509 Duran Drive Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Nov. 21

Violations:

• 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.

Prime Pizza & Grill: 2902 Garber Way Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 20

Violations:

• Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Observed employee beverages being kept in walk-in-Refrigeration unit.
• Employee observed about to touch food product with bare hands - having not washed them or gloved up.
• Beef observed sitting in sink with no running water - sink not cleaned or sanitized.
• Various powders in unlabeled containers.
• Foods observed on floor of kitchen (vat of sauce).
• No test strips on location - need chlorine version.

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

Last inspection: Nov. 20

Violations:

• Dish washing machine is out of order - 3 compartment sink to be used until repair is verified.

El Pulgarcito Grill: 1306 Horner Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 19

Violations:

• The tags for shell stock are not maintained for 90 days after the last sale, nor are they kept in chronological order. In addition, it was noted that the last date of service for that container was not written on the shell stock tags.
• Observed a bowl of shellstock (oysters) in the WIC that did not bear a tag or label as specified by law.
• Unwrapped or uncovered foods were observed to be stored in the Serv-Ware 3 door reach-in refrigerator and walk-in cooler.
• Containers of food held in the Serv-Ware 3 door prep reach-in and the walk-in cooler for > 24 hours were not date marked.
• Containers of RTE/TCS foods in the Serv-Ware 3 door prep reach-in refrigerator and the walk-in cooler were not marked with the date to be discarded.
• There were no ambient air temperature measuring devices (thermometers) the white chest freezers.
• Various single use items such as soy sauce buckets and sour cream containers being reused to store other foods in throughout the kitchen.
• Foil and cloths being used to line shelving throughout the kitchen; cardboard being used to line shelving in walk-in cooler and in white chest freezer; raw wood shelving used to store clean equipment upon.
• The following equipment is in disrepair: 1. cutting boards are discolored and scored.
• Observed soda containers being used as shelving.
• The middle door on the Serv-Ware 3 door prep refrigerator is in disrepair (gasket missing entirely) and not closing properly.
• Observed that there were several pieces of equipment in disrepair, as well as other unnecessary items throughout the facility, especially in the storage area.

La Sabrocita: 1951 Gableridge Turn 403 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 19

Violations: No violations found.

Martitas Kitchen: 13325 Woodbridge St Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 19

Violations: No violations found.

Ooh Soo Chicken: 14563 Potomac Mills Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 19

Violations: No violations found. The facility needs to label the shelving in the walk in cooler, over top of the 2 compartment sink, and the dry storage area.

Hilton Garden Inn: 2500 Neabsco Common Pl. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations:

• Employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Dish Machine not sanitizing food contact surfaces.
• No test kits present.

Starbucks #11574: 12707 Ridgefield Village Ctr Dr. Ste 109 Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations:

• 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. Daily online sign in prompts include questions about symptoms and diagnosis of diseases transmissible through food, BUT does not include question about 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.
• The following handwashing sinks were found to have hot water at less than 100 degrees F: handwashing sink in front, 95 degrees F; handwashing sink, in restroom #2, 96 degrees F.
• The waste line from the wash basin of the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen extends into the floor drain.
• The dumpsters or outside refuse containers were open or uncovered with bags of refuse stored in enclosure around the dumpster. Enclosure area was open as well.
• Restrooms were unclean with visible soil.
• Tables and chairs were observed set up in the kitchen for employee use.

Nighthawk Grill & Deli: 2645 College Drive Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations:

• Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Tomato, cheese and sausage patty observed out of temp @ 50?+ - located top of unit.
• Scoops being held in container with handle in food.
• Prep/serv station 1 (reach in cold holding) found out of temp @ 55? (top and bottom of unit).

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1694: 4269 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations: No violations found.

Southern Style Chicken & Waffle: 1933 Daniel Stuart Square Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 15

Violations: No violations found.

CAVA #30001: 14901 Potomac Town Place Suite 100 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 13

Violations: No violations found. Pre-opening inspection (remodel)

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 12528 Dillingham Square Lake Ridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 13

Violations:

• There is no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty during hours of operation as those employees with supervisory and management responsibilities have expired certifications.
• Shredded lettuce in several prep reach-in refrigerators was observed to be discolored and deteriorated in appearance.
• Non-allergen blender pitchers unclean with obvious build-up of food debris.
• There was no ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the Excellence glass front freezer up front (new).
• Various foods stored in bulk containers (1 large white bin and 4 clear containers) were not labeled properly with the common name of the food.
• Floor fan/dryer stored on top of bag of sugar in back.
• Single service platters and lids were stored on the shelving in the back with the food contact surface up and exposed to possible contamination.
• Bulk foods are being stored in containers designed for the storage of household goods, not foods (Sterilite containers).
• There is a large build up of ice in the Excellence glass front freezer out front and on the fan/compressor in the walk-in freezer in back.

Shawarma Taco: 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Suite 425 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 13 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• Provide a reading thermometer in the coca cola drink refrigerator.
• Provide functioning food thermometer for the food employee who will be cooking.

Bangkok Street: 12527 Dillingham Square Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 13

Violations:

• Various foods inside both prep reach-in refrigerators and Motak 2 door upright refrigerator uncovered.
• Spray bottles of chemicals hanging along cookline unlabeled.
• The person in charge (PIC) could not provide a metal-stemmed probe food thermometer that was capable of measuring food temperatures.
• Various foods along cookline and other foods in refrigeration units and on shelving units were not labeled properly with the common name of the food.
• Back door to kitchen remains open during operational hours as there is no self closure on door (or it is in disrepair).
• Clean equipment including pots and pans were stored on the shelving with the food contact surface exposed to dust and other contamination.
• Single service plastic tubs being continuously reused to scoop bulk dry goods and for storage of spices etc.
• Various single use containers being reused to store other foods in throughout the kitchen to include the following: white vinegar jugs, peanut butter containers, etc.
• Raw wood being used on cooking bin for oils along cookline.
• In the Frigidaire freezer in the back, raw foods (meats, ets) were stored in grocery bags instead of food grade plastic wrap.
• The door to the men's restroom does not have a self closing device installed on it or it is in disrepair and no longer works to close the automatically.

Gotcha Hooked Seafood: 15310 Watermill Terrace Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Nov. 12

Violations: No violations found.

Taqueria El Sabor #5: 13813 Foulger Square Suite D Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 12

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.
• Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables (lettuce) inside the Whirlpool refrigerator (bottom) in the kitchen.
• Observed pesticides (Raid) labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests.
• The clean green and red cutting boards near the 3 Compartment sink are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
• Observed aluminum foil liner on equipment underneath the 3 Compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed three cracked plastic containers above the 3 Compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed the drain with encrusted dirt build up underneath the 3 Compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed gaskets with encrusted dirt build up on all refrigerators on the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed a wet mop not hung up to air dry.

El Tucan Restaurant: 18013 Dumfries Shopping Plaza Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: Nov. 12

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.
• Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
• The ceiling tile located in pantry is absorbent and not easily cleaned.

Vocelli Pizza: 3139 Golansky Blvd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Nov. 12

Violations: No violations found.

Indian Cafe: 5860 Mapledale Plaza Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Nov. 12

Violations: No violations found.