Thursday, May 2, 2013
See if you're favorite spot in Arlington is among those that the Arlington County Health Department recently inspected.
Virginia Health Department officials are constantly inspecting restaurants in Arlington. The most recent reports show only a handful along the Ballston-Rosslyn corridor. Those are listed below along with a link to see restaurant inspections in other areas of Arlington, including Shirlington, Pentagon City and Crystal City. "Ideally, an operation would have no critical violations, or none which are not corrected immediately and not repeated. In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Patch brings you the most recent state Health Department restaurant inspections reports for Arlington County.
Virginia Health Department officials inspected dozens of restaurants in Arlington in the past few weeks. "Ideally, an operation would have no critical violations, or none which are not corrected immediately and not repeated. In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, a restaurant could have fewer or more violations than noted in the report. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long term cleanliness of an establishment." Full …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The latest reports from the state Health Department.
These Arlington restaurants were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits. See Clarendon Patch for restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods. The full reports can be accessed on the state Health Department's website: Backyard Barbeque 2910 N. Sycamore St. Date of inspection: April 9 A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food. Brasserie Creperie 1201 S. Joyce St. Date of inspection: April 9 Employees are wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Kabob Palace 2315 S. Eads St. Date of inspection: April 9 The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
See how your favorite Arlington-area restaurants fared in the latest round of inspections from the state department of health.
The following restaurants in Arlington neighborhoods were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Establishments are inspected periodically. The full reports can be accessed on Virginia's health department's website: Clarendon/Courthouse/Rosslyn Trader Joe's 1109 N. Highland St. Date of inspection: April 2 The surfaces of the small cutting board is no longer effectively cleaned and sanitized. Subway #19185 1435 N. Courthouse Road Date of inspection: April 2 Lockers or other suitable facilities are not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Greater Arlington Domino's Pizza #4346 2923 S. Glebe Road Date of inspection: April 2 Employees scooping cheese with a plastic cup without …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
The latest restaurant inspection reports.
These Arlington restaurants were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits. See Clarendon Patch for restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods. The full reports can be accessed on the state Health Department's website: Cantina Mexicana 515 S. 23rd St. Date of inspection: March 26 The can opener is not clean to sight and touch. Harar Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant 542 S. 23rd St. Date of inspection: March 26 The blender lid is not clean to sight and touch. Hunan Gate Restaurant 4233 N. Fairfax Drive Date of inspection: March 26 Stored food in the dry storage, walk-in cooler, the walk-in freezer are not protected from contamination. Kabob Palace 2333 S. Eads St. …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Health inspectors recently paid visits to these Arlington restaurants recently.
These Arlington restaurants were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits. See Clarendon Patch for restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods. The full reports can be accessed on the state Health Department's website: Maki of Japan 1100 S. Hayes St. VC-06 Date of inspection: March 19 The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. Pupuseria Dona Azucena 71 N. Glebe Road Date of inspection: March 19 The hand-washing sink located near the ware washing area is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Sanitizer bucket observed in the hand sink …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The latest reports from the state Health Department.
These Arlington restaurants were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits. See Clarendon Patch for restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods. The full reports can be accessed on the state Health Department's website: 7-Eleven Store #27547A 5030 Lee Highway Date of inspection: March 12 Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Cases of drinks stored on the floor in lobby and walk in. Cafe Manna 2345 Crystal Drive #130 Date of inspection: March 12 A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food. Carpool 4000 N. Fairfax Drive Date of inspection: March 12 The food …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
The latest reports from the state Health Department.
These Arlington restaurants were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits. See Clarendon Patch for restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods. The full reports can be accessed on the state Health Department's website. Bangkok 54 Restaurant & Bar 2919 Columbia Pike Date of inspection: March 5 Mouse droppings observed in the electrical room and on the cans on the dry storage. Busboys and Poets 4251 S Campbell Ave. Date of inspection: March 5 An open beverage container and/or a closed beverage container not handled to prevent contamination of a food employee's hands, the container, exposed food, and/or clean equipment was observed. Crisp & Juicy 4540 Lee …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
The latest reports from the state Health Department.
These Arlington restaurants were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits. See Clarendon Patch for restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods. The full reports can be accessed on the state Health Department's website: Cosi #175 2011 Crystal Drive #100 Date of inspection: Feb 26 Food preparation and dispensing utensils are improperly stored. Utensils observed stored in sanitizer buckets. Pie-Tanza 2503-B Harrison St. Date of inspection: Feb 26 Cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration. Thai Noy Restaurant 5880 Washington Blvd. Date of inspection: Feb 26 The…
Thursday, February 28, 2013
The most recent batch of restaurant inspection reports from the state Department of Health.
These Arlington restaurants were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Restaurants are paid periodic visits. See Clarendon Patch for reports on restaurants in Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn. The full reports can be accessed on the state Health Department's website: Boru Asia Bistro 4121 Wilson Blvd. Date of inspection: Feb. 19 Insect, rodent and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises. Mouse droppings observed around water heater. Cafe Tirolo 4001 N. Fairfax Drive #16 Date of inspection: Feb. 19 Re-packaged muffins in the establishment are not labeled as specified in law. Essy's Carriage House 4030 Lee Highway Date of inspection: Feb. 15 Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross …
