Restaurant Inspections: Pedro and Vinny's, California PIzza and More

These restaurants in Arlington County were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits.

To see the inspections for the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods, visit Clarendon Patch. 

Panera Bread # 0989
4238 Wilson Blvd. #1118
Date of inspection: Jan. 22
No sanitizer was initially observed in the dishwashing machine. This was corrected during the inspection and the sanitizer was observed to be at least 100 ppm chlorine.
 
Santa Ana/Pedro and Vinny's
2599 Columbia Pike
Date of inspection: Jan. 22
The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents — doors do not shut properly. Also, self-closers are broken.
 
Super Pollo "Charcoal Chicken"
5011 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Jan. 22
The nonfood-contact surface of the wiping clothes used as liners under the cutting board are not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and/or smooth.
 
Boru Asia Bistro
4121 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Jan. 22
Insect, rodent and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises. Mouse droppings observed around water heater.
 
Fairgate Cafe
1005 N. Glebe Road #150
Date of inspection: Jan. 18
The ceiling tiles in the front counter prep area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
 
Big Buns Gourmet Grill
4401 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Jan. 18
Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. Soiled and greasy tongs and spatulas are used to flip and handle cooked hamburgers and chicken breasts on the grill.
 
Boston Market #468
3233 Columbia Pike
Date of inspection: Jan. 18
Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled as specified in law. Pastries and pies near the cash register were observed without any labels.
 
Metro Cafe & Gourmet
901 N. Nelson St. Ste 130
Date of inspection: Jan. 18
A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
 
Taqueria El Poblano
2401 Columbia Pike
Date of inspection: Jan. 18
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried, adequately drained before contact with food.
 
California Pizza Kitchen
1201 S. Hayes St. Ste F
Date of inspection: Jan. 17
Insect, rodent and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises. Live German cockroach was observed with some droppings on the ceiling of the electrical room.
 
Weenie Beanie Sandwich Shop
2680 S. Shirlington Road
Date of inspection: Jan. 17
The premises are not routinely inspected for evidence of pests. Several dead roaches observed in the basement.
 
Masala Express
2622-A N. Pershing Drive
Date of inspection: Jan. 17
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried, adequately drained, and/or they are cloth dried before contact with food.
 
Taco Bell #22917
4681 King St.
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
Certified food manager could not identify the big five foodborne illnesses.
 
Arrowine
4508 Lee Highway
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
Food on display is not protected from contamination. Baguettes are not completely protected in the short bread bags.
 
Best Buns Bakery
4010 S. 28th St.
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
Fruit fly harborage conditions exist on the premises.
 
Capitol City Brewing Co
4001 Campbell Ave.
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all hand washing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees.
 
Chick-Fil-A at Crystal City
2200 Crystal Drive
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Staff were observed touching lettuce with bare hands.
 
El Puerto Restaurant
3007 Columbia Pike
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
There are not an adequate number of hand washing sinks necessary for the convenient use by employees, no hand sink at the bar.
 
Johnny Rockets #299
4251 Campbell Ave.
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
The hot water supply is not functional at the hand wash station next to the three-part sink.
 
La Bettola
558 S. 23rd St.
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Back exit door not self-closing tightly and gap observed.
 
Menchie's
2405 Columbia Pike # E04
Date of inspection: Jan. 16
The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.