Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Smoothie King, Hibachi Grill

WOODBRIDGE, VA —Several facilities in the Woodbridge area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between March 14 and 26.

Health inspectors conduct most restaurant, school, child care center 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.

Tazo Pizza: 13346 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 26

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.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• TCS FOOD cold holding at improper temperatures. *Tomato, mushroom, grilled chicken and tomato sauce out of temp. 45 - 52.
• Prep/serving station is entirely out of temp.
• Observed the following food thawing using an improper method: Grilled chicken being thawed under oven using the heat from the oven to thaw the chicken.
• Unlabeled powders stored in unmarked bins. (Sugar and flower).
• No test strips in order to test sanitizing solution used at 3VAT sink.
• Mop sink has 'Y' connector/splitter is running from the faucet to the chemical connector.

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

Last inspection: March 26

Violations:

• Observed employees directly contacting exposed raw beef at the deli slicer that is not in a ready-to-eat form with their bare hands or arms in a manner that could contaminate the food.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
• No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing sinks in multiple locations.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided and/or is not clearly visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
• The person in charge is not able to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with the following potentially hazardous food item(s): Sushi.
• Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: bulk flour, sugar, salt, and corn starch.
• Wet wiping cloth buckets improperly stored.
• The shelving inside the walk-in cooler was observed in a state of dis-repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• Men's urinal is not maintained in good repair.
• There are no refuse container at the hand sinks.
• Observed that the walls in the walk-in cooler is in need of cleaning.

Woodbridge Inn: 1302 F St Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: March 25 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager.
• Review the Food Employee Reporting Agreement with all employees and maintain copies with signatures for all employees.
• Review with all employees and post the VDH Guidance for Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events near the mop sink in the kitchen. Recommend obtaining a Bodily Fluid clean up kit.
• Remove the hand soap dispenser, the paper towel dispenser and the handwashing sign from the 3 compartment sink area and relocate them to the handwashing sink area.
• Relocate the hanging clean equipment so that it is not near the handwashing sink.
• Set the sink up as follows: Sanitize/Rinse/Wash. OR Provide a splash guard in between the handwashing sink and the closest basin (if it will contain clean equipment).
• Provide a 1" minimum air gap between the wasteline of the 3 compartment sink and the floor drain as discussed.
• Provide plugs/stoppers for use in the 3 compartment. Plastic basins inserted into the sink basins being used currently.
• Provide a test kit for measuring the concentration of sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink.
• Provide thermometers in the three (3) refrigeration units in the bar area.
• Provide 50 foot candles of light at all food preparation areas to allow employees to see for proper cleaning and handling (cutting) of food.
• Provide light bulb covers (sleeves) over the 4' light bulbs directly over the prep reach-in refrigerator to protect foods from contamination of glass should the light bulbs break.
• Provide a mop hanging rack at the mop sink.
• Provide a covered waste receptacle in the women's restroom for the disposal of feminine articles.
• Provide a self closing device on the door to the men's restroom.
• Replace missing front panels on the bottom front area of both the True 2 door upright refrigerator and True 2 door upright freezer.

D'rocco's Virginia Grill: 301 Mill Street Occoquan, VA 22125

Last inspection: March 21

Violations:

• There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
• Management, food employees or conditional employees were not aware or informed of their responsibilities in reporting symptoms or diagnosis of diseases transmissable through food.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Hand sink in kitchen observed with food debris (indicating sink being used to dump food in). Hand sink in basement next to 3VAT sink is clogged with food.
• Salmon can be cooked to order - no parasite destruction confirmation from supplier.
• Disclaimer concerning the consumption of raw/undercooked meat and seafood is on the menu - however - there is no ' * ' indicating which foods can be cooked to order.
• Cutting boards throughout kitchen observed scored and carved up. Discoloration and cuts indicate the boards require soaking in chlorine or sanding.
• Non-food contact surfaces observed coated in food debris, dirt, grease and other contaminates. Opening the drawers in order to get food can begin cross contamination.

Arby's #7911: 13515 Minnieville Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 21

Violations:

• Mop sink faucet has a 'Y' connection running to soap/sanitizer with water pressure controlled via hose and not faucet - bypassing the backflow prevention.
• Top doors of trash receptacle have been damaged and torn off. Dumpster is left completely open.

Bar J Chili Parlor: 125 Mill Street, Suite 101 & 102 Occoquan, VA 22125

Last inspection: March 21

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Hand sink observed being used to dump food/drink.
• Scoop observed sitting in stagnant water on prep/serving station.
• Menu observed to have 'Consumer Advisory', but is lacking the '*' indicating which foods can be ordered undercooked (burger/egg/steak).
• Ambient Air Thermometers missing in 2 of the CH units (reach-in-Cold holding & Standing freezer).
• Cardboard observed in kitchen on non-food contact surfaces used as storage.

Pholicious: 2700 Potomac Mills Circle #625 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 21 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Bowl America Woodbridge: 13409 Occoquan Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: March 20

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.
• An irreversible registering temperature indicator was not provided for the hot water mechanical ware washing operation.
• An extension (elbow) has been placed on the original wastewater pipe of the 3 compartment sink in the bar area so that it now extends down into the floor drain, eliminating the air gap; wastewater lines from the warewashing machine, etc going into the drain under the 2 compartment sink in the back have no air gaps either.

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

Last inspection: March 20

Violations:

• Water from the handwashing sink next to the 3-compartment sink was measured at a temperature less than 100°F (Corrected during the inspection: The person in charge fixed the hot water at the handwashing sink).
• Observed diced tomatoes at cold holding at improper temperatures.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.

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

Last inspection: March 20

Violations: No violations found.

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken: 12516 Dillingham Square Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 19 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: 4109 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 18

Violations:

• This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.

Ricky's Chicken Restaurant: 5840 Mapledale Plz Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: March 18 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Subway #22302: 4140 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 18

Violations: No violations found.

Mandarin Court: 17233 Wayside Dr Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: March 18

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display.
• Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
• Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
• Food (carrots) stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
• The cutting board(s) along the two cold-holding unit and prep-stations across from the grills are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: walk-in freezer door, walk-in cooler door, walk-in cooler shelves, walk-in freezer shelves.

La Caverna Bar & Grill: 18033 Dumfries Shopping Plaza Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: March 18

Violations:

• Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit.
• Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display.
• The food-contact surface of the meat slicer is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency.
• Cut tomato cold holding at improper temperatures.
• Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
• Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
• Clean equipment and/or utensils are not stored covered or inverted.
• Detergent or cleaning agent was not present in the water of the wash compartment while in use for manual warewashing.
• No backflow preventor device on mop sink with hose faucet.
• Mops not hung up to air dry.

Smoothie King: 4296 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 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.
• This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• No hand towels were available at the handwashing sink in the back area.
• The following handwashing sink was found to have hot water at less than 100 degrees F: handwashing sink in women's restroom, 78 degrees F.
• Spray bottle of chemical/toxic hanging on handwashing sink up front unlabeled.
• The outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents (vermin) as the solid outer opening back door does not seal properly at the bottom.
• Food (granola) was observed to be stored on the floor in the back area of the kitchen.
• An employee handling food was observed to not be wearing a proper hair restraint.
• Single service napkins were stored on the floor in the back area of the kitchen.
• The True 2 door upright refrigerator in the back was not holding a temperature of 41 degrees F or below and the seals around the doors are in visible disrepair.
• The interior of the chest freezer was visibly soiled with large accumulation of food debris as well as ice build up.
• The hose attached to the mop sink faucet was observed to be fully extended into the basin thus creating a potential backflow issue.
• The sprayer arm at the prep sink out front extends down into the basin; the end of the fresh water inlet at the dipper well is completely submerged into the water.
• The floor in the back kitchen area is in disrepair with several tiles broken and/or missing completely.
• Wet mop observed stored on floor near mop sink with accumulation of water on floor.

Ballywhack Shack Cafe: 126B Commerce Street Occoquan, VA 22125

Last inspection: March 15

Violations: No violations found.

&Pizza: 2453 Prince William Parkway Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: March 15

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: March 15

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.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing station next to the 3-compartment sink.
• Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned between working with raw fruits and vegetables and PHF(TCS) foods.
• Cut tomatoes, four cheese sauce, and cut cheese were observed at cold holding stations at improper temperatures.
• Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
• The sanitizer used in the 3-compartment sink was not available (very low). Corrected during the inspection: the Person In Charge replaced the sanitizer during the inspection.
• Observed the floors were dirty and need to be cleaned more frequently.

Nando's Peri Peri: 15001 Potomac Town Pl. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: March 15

Violations: No violations found.