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Jan 30, 2024

Route 1 Restaurant Inspections: Dead Roaches Found

HYBLA VALLEY, VA — With Fairfax County Health Department's restaurant inspection

HYBLA VALLEY, VA — With Fairfax County Health Department's restaurant inspection reports back online, we continue to look at reports in the Route 1 corridor.

The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database.

The health department cautions residents that a single inspection should not be used to evaluate a restaurant. Pieter Sheehan, the Fairfax County environmental health director, says "it is important to look at multiple inspection reports for a facility to truly understand their approach and commitment to food safety and sanitation."

This week's report focuses on restaurants in Hybla Valley, Mount Vernon and Woodlawn in February, March and April. One of the notable reports involved dead roaches found at Ledo Pizza. Health inspectors told the restaurant to remove dead insects after pest control service and provide proof of cleaning at a follow-up inspection.

Click on each report for more information.

Sea Boil Crab House: 7305 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: March 8

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Ledo Pizza: 7475 Mount Vernon Square Ctr., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: April 24

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Rinconcito VIP: 2911 Arlington Dr., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Feb. 5

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Yogurt City: 7615 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: April 13

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McDonald's: 7614 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: April 4

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Moe's Southwest Grill: 7698 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Feb. 13

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Noodles & Company: 7702 B Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Feb. 16

Violations: No violations found.

Dunkin Donuts: 7707 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: April 12

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Paisano's Pizza: 7711 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: March 27

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Lotus Pho and Grill: 7770 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: April 11

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Popeye's: 7832 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Feb. 16

Violations: No violations found.

La Taza Bakery: 7850 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: March 30

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Tacos el Costalilla: 7862 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: Feb. 5

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Subway: 7868 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: April 13

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Pupuseria y Taqueria Mana: 8166 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: March 6

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Shah's Halal Food: 8256 B Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: Feb. 12

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Las Veguitas II Restaurant: 8428 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: March 28

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Johnny Mac's: 8526 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: April 5

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Kimchi House: 8537 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: April 19

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Starbucks at Safeway: 8646 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: April 12

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Domino's Pizza: 8641 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: April 24

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Thai Nakorn Restaurant: 8733 F Cooper Rd., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: March 14

Violations: No violations found.

Inca Pollo Royal 777: 8723 B Cooper Rd., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: April 5

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Chalkboard Wings & BBQ: 8723 C Cooper Rd., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations: No violations found.

Su Pollo Restaurant: 8741 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: Feb. 12

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El Paso Mexican Restaurant: 8746 Cooper Rd., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: March 16

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Tandoori Kabob and Grill: 8792 H Sacramento Dr., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: Feb. 28

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Mount Vernon Inn Food Court: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: Feb. 21

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Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: Feb. 21

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