Prince William County Restaurant Inspections: Hooters Cited

Liam Griffin
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — A pair of restaurants around Prince William County were cited with violations during recent inspections from the Prince William County Health Department. The locations were inspected on Nov. 29 and Dec. 2.

Though some coronavirus restrictions continue to fluctuate around the state, health inspectors are returning to conduct many restaurant inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.

Violations at restaurants 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 two most recent restaurant inspection from Prince William County, according to the Prince William Health District.

  • Hooters, 8503 Rixlew Ln Manassas, VA 20109

    • Date inspected: Nov. 29

    • Total violations: 3

      • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.

      • The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees C) located in each of the cold holding refrigeration units are missing.

      • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.

  • Tribute at the Glen, 4151 Old Bridge Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192

    • Date inspected: Dec. 2

    • Total violations: 4

      • There is no handwash lavatory waste receptacle conveniently located near each hand sink.

      • Observed Cold holding at improper temperatures. Top Rail on prep cooler uses separate control not set low enough.

      • Hot water observed at 90*F at hand washing sink located next to ware washing station.

      • The backflow prevention device located on the mop sink under pressure due to valves installed for mixing of disinfectant and cleaner for the floor mop.

This article originally appeared on the Woodbridge Patch