Health inspectors found violations like food at temperatures well below the 135-degree hot holding temperature standard.
Patch Staff
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Some facilities in Alexandria recorded violations during recent health department inspections in March.
Health inspectors conduct most restaurant, school, child care center and other health inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.
Violations typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected.
For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection. Other violations are addressed later, and an inspector may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance.
Here are the most recent inspections from Alexandria, according to the Alexandria Health Department. Some restaurants received perfect inspection results, either from follow-up inspections to correct violations or from routine health inspector visits. There were no pest violations in these recent results, but some common violations were foods cold holding at improper temperatures, soiled utensils and beverage nozzles not properly cleaned.
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Ocean Blui Grill: 1033 W Glebe Rd Alexandria, VA 22305
Last inspection: March 20
Violations:
Reduced oxygen packaged fish observed fully thawed and still in sealed packaging.
Spice Life: 3616 King St Alexandria, VA 22302
Last inspection: March 20 (pre-opening)
Violations:
No violations found. Recommended issuance of Health Department permit. Correct the following prior to opening: all hand wash stations must have a sign reminding employees to wash their hands, paper towels and soap, all bathrooms need a covered trash can, walk in freezer needs to be fixed and maintaining proper temperatures.
Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato: 111 S Payne St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 18
Violations: No violations found.
Dolce and Bean: 2003 A Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301
Last inspection: March 18
Violations:
Noodles & Company #411: 3105 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 17
Violations:
Del Ray Cafe: 205 E. Howell Ave Alexandria, VA 22301
Last inspection: March 14
Violations: No violations found.
Hola Habibi: 5830 Mt Vernon Dr Alexandria, VA 22303
Last inspection: March 13 (pre-opening)
Violations: No violations found.
La Fromagerie: 1222 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 12
Violations:
Misha's Coffee: 6 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 11
Violations: No violations found. The upstairs bar dish machine was observed not reading at the proper chemical sanitization level. However, this dish machine is not used during the week. Swap out the sanitizer and test to ensure it reads between 50-100 ppm prior to using.
Nighthawk Grill & Deli: 5000 Dawes Ave Alexandria, VA 22311
Last inspection: March 11
Violations: No violations. EHS attempted to do an inspection but the location temporarily closed due to the hood system needing maintenance.
Popeyes: 25 S. Pickett St Alexandria, VA 22304
Last inspection: March 11
Violations: No violations found.
Capo Deli: 109 N. Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 11
Violations:
Blackwall Hitch: 5 Cameron St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 11
Violations:
DC Pizza and Kabob: 3406 Commonwealth Ave Alexandria, VA 22305
Last inspection: March 11
Violations: No violations found. Quaternary Ammonium dispenser needs to be repaired. Only use chlorine as your sanitizer at this time until dispenser is repaired. Obtain quaternary ammonium strips if you plan to use this sanitizer.
Stracci Pizza: 106 Hume Ave Alexandria, VA 22301
Last inspection: March 10
Violations: No violations found. Ensure consistency with labeling of working containers with name of food.
Benny Diforza's: 1504-B Mt. Vernon Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 10
Violations: No violations found.
Trademark: 400 Courthouse Sq Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 10
Violations: No violations found.
For Five Coffee Roasters: 1800 Diagonal Rd Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 10
Violations:
Turkish Coffee Lady: 1001 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 7
Violations: No violations found.
Trattoria da Franco: 305 S. Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 7
Violations:
Los Tios Grill ( Van Dorn): 241 S Van Dorn Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Last inspection: March 6
Violations: No violations found.
Wing Zone: 4110 Mt. Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22305
Last inspection: March 6
Violations:
Feru Bar and Restaurant: 512 S. Van Dorn St- D Alexandria, VA 22304
Last inspection: March 6
Violations: No violations found.
Scuttlebutt Bakeshop: 1536 Kenwood Ave Alexandria, VA 22302
Last inspection: March 6
Violations: No violations found.
Mai Thai Restaurant: 6 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 6
Violations:
Daniel O'Connell's Restaurant: 112 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 6
Violations:
Whiskey & Oyster: 301 John Carlyle St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 6
Violations:
Blazin Craft Burger and Wings: 1033 W. Glebe Rd Alexandria, Virginia 22305
Last inspection: March 6
Violations: No violations found. Post ServSafe and permit on the wall. Ensure hand washing sink is properly sealed. Frozen fish in reduced oxygen packaging must be cut open at the beginning of the thawing process.
Sandar Sushi: 5778 Dow Ave Alexandria, VA 22304
Last inspection: March 5
Violations:
Sam's Pizza Café: 428 Hume Ave A Alexandria, VA 22301
Last inspection: March 5
Violations: No violations found. Person in charge confirmed via email on 03.05.25 that he had registered for a certified food manager course.
Saigon Rolls: 606 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 5
Violations:
Clyde's At Mark Center: 1700 N. Beauregard St Alexandria, VA 22311
Last inspection: March 5
Violations:
McDonald's Restaurant #7560: 505 S. Van Dorn St Alexandria, VA 22304
Last inspection: March 5
Violations:
Pasara Thai VA: 2051 Jamieson Ave Alexandria, VA 22314
Last inspection: March 5
Violations:
Thai Lemon: 506 S. Van Dorn St C&D Alexandria, VA 22304
Last inspection: March 5
Violations:
Bad Ass Coffee: 2466 Mandeville Ln Alexandria, VA 22332
Last inspection: March 5
Violations: No violations found. Make sure that all spray bottles are labeled with the common name of the chemical/product.
Pum's Landmark Deli: 101 S. Whiting St #115 Alexandria, VA 22304
Last inspection: March 5
Violations: No violations found.