Thursday, May 23, 2013
The latest health inspection reports from restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn areas.
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, May 2, 2013
Patch brings you the most recent Arlington County restaurant inspection reports.
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
Four restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods racked up 26 core item violations.
Health Department officials inspected dozens of restaurants in Arlington in recent 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 reports can be …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The latest restaurant inspection reports.
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: Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant 2915 Wilson Blvd. Date of inspection: April 8 Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises (live immature and mature German cockroaches were observed in the downstairs prep kitchen). Ray's Hell Burger III 1650 Wilson Blvd. Date of inspection: April 9 The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Front doors observed propped open. Street Corner Cafe 3033 Wilson Blvd. Date 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
See how your favorite Clarendon area restaurants fared in the latest round of inspections from the state department of health.
The following restaurants in (or very near) the Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn neighborhoods were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Establishments are inspected periodically. To see the inspections for the greater Arlington area, visit Arlington Patch. The full reports can be accessed on Virginia's health department's website: Mad Rose Tavern 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Date of inspection: March 20 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. No hand washing signage at front or back bar hand wash stations. Spider Kelly's 3181 Wilson Blvd. Date of inspection: March 20 After being…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
See how your favorite Arlington restaurants fared in the latest round of inspections from the state department of health.
The following restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn neighborhoods were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Establishments are inspected periodically. To see the inspections for the greater Arlington area, visit Arlington Patch. The full reports can be accessed on Virginia's health department's website: Whole Foods Market Deli & Pizza 2700 Wilson Blvd. Date of inspection: March 19 The nonfood-contact surface of the exterior of the Panini press is not kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris. Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse-Kitchen 1401 N. Adams St. Date of inspection: March 18 After use, the mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
See how your favorite Arlington restaurants fared in the latest round of inspections from the state department of health.
The following restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn neighborhoods were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Establishments are paid periodic visits. To see the inspections for the greater Arlington area, visit Arlington Patch. The full reports can be accessed on Virginia's health department's website: La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant 2900 Wilson Blvd. Ste 103 Date of inspection: March 7 Moldy strawberries are not safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented. American Tap Room 3101 Wilson Blvd. Date of inspection: March 12 Pizza slice stored in standing water. Hard Times Cafe 3028 Wilson Blvd. Date of inspection: March 12 Kitchen floor tiles, cracked, broken missing and not properly grouted. …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
This week's roundup of health and cleanliness reports for Clarendon area restaurants.
The following restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn neighborhoods were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Establishments are paid periodic visits. To see the inspections for the greater Arlington area, visit Arlington Patch. The full reports can be accessed on Virginia's health department's website: Endo Sushi 3000 Washington Blvd. Date of inspection: March 5 Dead and trapped roaches in kitchen light shields were not removed from the premises at a frequency that prevented their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of other pests. Moby Dick 3000 Washington Blvd. #B Date of inspection: March 4 Spatulas are improperly stored under steam table. Fuego Cocina Y Tequileria 2800 Clarendon Blvd. #…
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Restaurant inspectors visited the following Arlington restaurants over the last few weeks.
The following restaurants in the Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn neighborhoods were recently paid visits by the the Virginia Department of Health. Establishments are paid periodic visits. To see the inspections for the greater Arlington area, visit Arlington Patch. The full reports can be accessed on Virginia's health department's website: Piola 1550 Wilson Blvd. #105 Date of inspection: Feb 20 A live roach was observed on the wall in the kitchen. Clarendon Cafe 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Date of inspection: Feb 25 A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before donning gloves for working with food. Ray's The Steaks 2300 Wilson Blvd. # 110 Date of inspection: Feb 25 Food containers of mac and cheese were not arranged to provide maximum…
