Restaurant Health, Cleanliness Inspections for Clarendon Area

Check out the Virginia Department of Health’s most recent restaurant inspection reports, which reflect visits from inspectors during the last few weeks.
 
The full reports can be accessed on the health department's website:
 
Restaurants in Clarendon/Courthouse/Rosslyn:
 
Taste of Morocco
3211 Washington Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 13
Food is not protected from cross contamination from equipment and utensils. Breads were stored in blood (from raw meats) stained chest freezer.

American Tap Room
3101 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 16
Cheese was observed holding at the improper temperature.

Northside Social
3211 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
When tested, no sanitizer or a low concentration of chemical sanitizer was found in the sanitize basin.
 
Ray's The Steaks
2300 Wilson Blvd. # 110
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
There is no hand washing sink available near the bar area. There are not an adequate number of handwashing sinks necessary for the convenient use by employees.
 
Whole Foods Market Arlington Bar (2nd Floor)
2700 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration; and/or not laundered daily.
 
7-Eleven Store #34646
1625 Wilson Blvd
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
Fruit fly pest harborage conditions exist on the premises.
 
Bayou Bakery
1515 N. Courthouse Road
Date of inspection: Oct. 11
No written procedures exist for the use of time only as a public health control for a working supply of sandwiches in a tray above the microwave and on the counter and the sandwiches are not time marked to be sold/discarded within four hours.
 
Guajillo Grill
1727 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and/or is not clearly visible to food employees. No handwash sign at main kitchen hand sink.
 
Rhodeside Grill
1836 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
Surfaces of the ice machine interior plate is not clean.
 
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Gap Thai Restaurant
3813 Lee Highway
Date of inspection: Oct. 16
Raid Ant & Roach spray, found in cabinet, is not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment. Discarded.
 
P. Brennan's Irish Pub
2910 Columbia Pike
Date of inspection: Oct. 16
The food establishment serves or sells raw or undercooked food and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder.
 
Asian Kitchen
5731 Lee Highway
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
The slice and can opener used with potentially hazardous food are not cleaned throughout the day at least every four hours.
 
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar # 291
2450 Crystal Drive Suite R-015
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
No violations were found during the inspection.
 
Crystal Thai Restaurant
4819 N. First St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
Foods prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
 
Lucy's Arl
2620 S. Shirlington Road
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
 
SoHo Cafe & Market
1225 S. Clark St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
 
Uptown Cafe
2800 Crystal Drive # 100
Date of inspection: Oct. 15
A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
 
Century Cafe
2450 Crystal Drive #R-008
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
No violations were found during the inspections.
 
Legal Sea Foods
320 S. 23rd St. Suite 200
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
The hand washing station at the server station is being used as a dump station.
 
Maruko Japanese Restaurant
2915 Columbia Pike
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat food with their bare hands.
 
McDonald's Crystal Plaza #20661
2155 Crystal Plaza Arcade
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
Some doors not properly attached at cabinetry with soda machines.
 
Mia's Market & Deli
1607 S. Glebe Road
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Food worker observed preparing sandwich with bare hands.
 
Sibarita Restaurant
2716 Washington Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
Hand sink at bar does not drain and therefore can not be used.
 
Starbucks Coffee #7460
2231 Crystal Drive
Date of inspection: Oct. 12
No violations were found during the inspection.
 
Ballston Cafe
4601 N. Fairfax Drive
Date of inspection: Oct. 11
The hand washing station at the back kitchen is being used as a dump station.
 
Cafe Italia I
519 S. 23rd St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 11
Meat balls at 120 degrees and tomatoes sauce at 130 degrees. Potentially hazardous foods should be maintained at 135 degrees or above.
 
Jefferson Cafe II
1300 N. 17th St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 11
The food establishment serves some sushi with cold smoked tuna which is considered undercooked and the permit holder does not inform consumers of the significantly increased risk consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder.
 
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
1101 S. Joyce St. #B-5
Date of inspection: Oct. 11
A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food.
 
An Uncommon Cafe @DEA
600 Army Navy Drive
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.
 
Bakeshop
1025-G N. Fillmore St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
 
Cafe Pizzaiolo
507 S. 23rd St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in a chemical manual or mechanical operations, using a proper solution.
 
Lebanese Taverna Restaurant
5900 Washington Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
Ready-to-eat food is not protected from cross contamination by separating them from raw animal foods.
 
Minh's Restaurant
2500 Wilson Blvd.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
Egg rolls prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
 
New Yorker Deli
2461 S. Clark St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
Food prepared in a private home (baklava) is used or offered for human consumption.
 
Pizza Autentica
850 N. Randolph St.
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
 
Shiki Sushi
671 N. Glebe Road #1248
Date of inspection: Oct. 10
The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.