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Jul 23, 2023

Route 1 Restaurant Inspections: Roaches Found In Oven

GROVETON, 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

GROVETON, 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.

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 Huntington, Groveton, Belle Haven and Fort Hunt in June and July. One of the notable results was at Machu Pollo, where inspectors found cockroaches in the oven and on the countertop. The restaurant was also found to be using cockroach spray not applied by a certified pesticide applicator. Inspectors recommended regular professional pest control service.

Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database. Click on each report for more information.

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins: 1500 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 1

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Dishes of India: 1510 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: July 13

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Revel Wine Bar: 1600 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: July 13

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Hollin Hall Pastry Shop: 7920 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: July 10

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Via Veneto: 1309 Shenandoah Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: June 27

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Hunan Manor Carryout: 1305 Shenandoah Rd., Alexandria, Va 22308

Last inspection: July 5

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Belle Haven Country Club Main Hall: 6023 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 30

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Belle Haven Country Club Fitness Cafe: 6023 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 30

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Belle Haven Country Club Grill: 6023 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, Va 22307

Last inspection: June 30

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Juliano's: 5950 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: July 19

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Pizza Boli's: 2304 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: July 19

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Dos Jefes Tex-Mex: 2249 Huntington Ave., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 6

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El Rancho Latin Grill: 5834 A North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 22

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Abi's Restaurant: 5838 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 20

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Tippy's Taco House: 5912 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 8

Violations: No violations found.

Taj of India: 6027 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 22

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El Paso Mexican Restaurant: 6151 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 21

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Machu Pollo: 6128 North Kings Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22303

Last inspection: June 12

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Applebees Grill & Bar: 6310 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 1

Violations: No violations found.

El Pollo Ranchero Tex-Mex Cafe: 6324 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: July 13

Violations: No violations found.

Rosita's Restaurant and Carry Out: 6510 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: July 5

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Famous Dave's: 6630 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 13

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Outback Steakhouse: 6804 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 26

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Bonchon: 6852 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: July 11

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