UPDATE: Local Restaurant Inspection Reports
Find out how local restaurants measure up, courtesy of the Virginia Department of Health.
Here are the latest restaurant reviewed by the state health department. You can see their reports by looking on the chart below. For more details, click on the number under "critical violations," which will take you to the actual report on the state's Web site.
If the report includes information that about a restaurant correcting violations during a visit, we will report that information. If the report does not include any information, we will label it "n/a" for not applicable.
Restaurants recently inspected in the greater Kingstowne, Rose Hill and Franconia area include:
- Burger King
- Blimpie Subs & Salad
What's a 'Critical Violation'?
A "critical violation" is one that "poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served." Non-critical violations are generally related to cleaning or maintenance.
"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 VDH'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."
How This Works
Clicking on the restaurant name below will bring you to the business' page in the Patch directory of local businesses. Clicking here will bring you to VDH's web page where you can find detailed information on any of the restaurants listed below. Restaurants are listed on the site by county and alphabetical order.
Clicking on the number under critical violations will take you directly to that restaurant's report.
Patch will update this table as new reports come in. Have something to say about one of the restaurants? Tell us about it!
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Restaurant-Rose Hill |
Last Inspected | Critical Violations | Critical Violations Fixed During Inspection | Non-Critical Violations |
| Grounded Coffee Shop | Feb. 15, 2012 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Mama Mia Pizza | March 23, 2012 |
3 | 2 | 5 |
| McDonald's | August 25, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Oriental Cafe | June 18, 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Pho Kim Restaurant | March 27, 2012 |
3 | 2 | 3 |
| Subway, Hayfield #889 | July 6, 2012 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Subway, Rose Hill Dr. | Jan. 25, 2011 | 4 | 4 |
0 |
| Vocelli Pizza | Nov. 8, 2011 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
|
Restaurant-Kingstowne and Franconia |
Last Inspected | Critical Violations | Critical Violations Fixed During Inspection | Non-Critical Violations |
| Aditi Indian Dining | July 12, 2012 | 9 | 8 | 3 |
| Asia Garden | June 14, 2012 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Beulah Cafe | Oct. 7, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Blimpie Subs & Salads | July 19, 2012 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Bonefish Grill | May 25, 2012 | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Buccino's Pizzeria | July 5, 2012 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Bungalow Billiards | Oct. 25, 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Burger King | July 27, 2012 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Chili's | May 18, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| China Garden | June 20, 2012 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Chipotle | July 15, 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dairy Queen, Landsdowne | Sept. 30, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Dairy Queen, Kingstowne Ctr | Not Available | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Domino's | Nov. 4, 2011 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| East Moon Asian Bistro | April 3, 2012 |
6 | 3 | 8 |
| Firehouse Subs | May 25, 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Five Guys | Nov. 23, 2011 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Four Seasons Cafe | April 3, 2012 |
5 | 4 | 7 |
| Franconia Pizza | Dec. 5, 2011 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Honey Baked Ham | July 9, 2012 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| House of Dynasty | August 10, 2011 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Jerry's Subs and Pizza | Oct. 17, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Johnny Rockets | March 30, 2012 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| Katana Sushi | Oct. 1, 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| KFC/Taco Bell | Apr. 9, 2012 |
0 | n/a | 2 |
| King Street Blues | Oct. 4, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| King Buffet | April 25, 2011 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| Kumo Asian Bistro | June 22, 2012 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Lucky's Sports Theater & Grill | Nov. 18, 2010 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Magic Wok | Sept. 1, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Marivel Ice Cones | July 2, 2012 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Matsui Sushi | Nov. 8, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| McDonald's | May 19, 2011 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Mi Rico Peru | May 16, 2012 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Moby Dick House of Kabob | Nov. 15, 2011 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Morning Bagel Bakery | Nov. 14, 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Noodles & Co. | June 5, 2012 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Panera Bread | Oct. 4, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Papa John's | March 17, 2011 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Paradiso Ristorante | July 9, 2012 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Pasara Thai | June 5, 2012 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Pho Bowl | June 22, 2012 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Pizza Hut | March 2, 2010 | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Portales | June 18, 2012 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Red Hot & Blue | Apr. 17, 2012 |
4 | 3 | 5 |
| Rice & Noodles Thai Gourmet | May 16, 2012 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Rice & Spice Thai Cuisine | June 20, 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Riviera Family Restaurant | Sept. 8, 2010 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Robeks | April 3, 2012 | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | March 20, 2012 |
2 | 5 | 5 |
| Roy Rogers, Manchester | Nov. 5, 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ruby Tuesday | June 11, 2012 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Sampan Cafe | July 9, 2012 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Samrat Indian Cuisine | June 20, 2012 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Shiro Japanese Steakhouse | June 19, 2012 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Sophia's Deli | August 27, 2010 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Starbucks | Feb. 8, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Starbucks, Giant | March 18, 2011 | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Subway | Sept. 6, 2011 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| TopGolf Kingstowne | June 5, 2012 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Uno | April 2, 2012 |
2 | 0 | 6 |
| Viva Tequila | June 14, 2012 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| Walker's Grill | April 12, 2011 | 1 | 1 |
In This article
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Grounded Coffee Shop
6919 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Mama Mia Pizza
6112 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA -
Pho Kim
6050 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA -
Subway Restaurant
6110 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA -
Aditi Indian Dining
5926 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Asia Garden
6935 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA
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Beulah Cafe
6476 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Bonefish Grill
5920 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Buccino's Pizzeria
6410 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
The Bungalow Billiards & Brew Company
7003c Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA -
Burger King
5890 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Chili's
6250 Inter Parcel Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Chipotle Mexican Grill
5955 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Dairy Queen
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Dairy Queen
6446 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
China Garden
6400 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Domino's
5960 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
East Moon Asian Bistro
5920 Kingstowne Towne Ctr Ste 100, Alexandria, VA -
Firehouse Subs
5900 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Four Seasons Cafe
5960 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Franconia Pizza
6112 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Honey Baked Ham Company
6200 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
House of Dynasty
7550 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Jerry's Subs & Pizza
7001l Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA -
Johnny Rockets
5900 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
The Katana
7588 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA -
KFC/Taco Bell
5890 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
King Street Blues - Kingstowne
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Magic Wok Restaurant
6194 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Matsui Sushi
6408 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
McDonald's
5800 Kingstowne Blvd, Kingstowne, VA -
Mi Rico Peru
6113 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Morning Bagel Bakery
7578 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA (A) -
Papa John's Pizza
5860 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Paradiso Italian Restaurant
6124 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Pasara Thai Restaurant
5926 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Pizza Hut
7013h Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA -
Portales Restaurant
6148 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Rice & Noodles Thai Gourmet
6111 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Rice & Spice Thai Cuisine
6466 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Riviera Family Restaurant
7554 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats
5824 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Roy Rogers
7013 Manchester Blvd # F, Franconia, VA -
Ruby Tuesday
6601 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA -
Sampan Cafe
6116 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA -
Samrat Indian Cuisine
6480 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Shiro Japanese Steak House
5860 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Sophia's Deli
6354 Walker Ln, Alexandria, VA -
Starbucks Coffee
5860 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Subway
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Uno Chicago Grill
5935 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Walker's Grille
6909 metro park drive, alexandria, va -
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King Buffet
5890 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Moby Dick of Kingstowne
5900 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Romano's Macaroni Grill
5925 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA -
Top Golf
6625 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA -
McDonald's
6020 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA -
Vocelli Pizza
6126 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA -
Jim
9:47 pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
How about adding the Oriental Cafe, located in the Rose Hill shopping center?
Marilu LeBel
6:53 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Jim, maybe this will help you Below is the link for the Virginia Department of Health. Inspection reports are posted there for all restaurants in the Commonwealth.
http://www.healthspace.ca/vdh
BDogg
12:01 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wow, I actually was planning on trying Riviera Family Restaurant in the next week. Glad I read this first. That is a terrifying number of violations - basically means that are exercising no food safety at all.
Mary Ann Barton
8:47 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
BDogg you can read up on the violations by clicking on the number under "critical violations." Also note the inspection was conducted over a year ago. Owners or anyone with a good experience is welcome to reply here as well.
BDogg
2:14 pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
I've seen enough from their report regardless of when it was; 23 violations isn't a bad day.... it is gross negligence.
Terri Cartier
8:15 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011
I was in Subway (Hayfield Shopping Ctr) 11/22. The employee was violently coughing into her hand. She then proceeded to talke but buns off the tray. She coughted some more and handled more bread. I told the employee who was making my sandwich. She made the sick employee wash her hands...the coughing employee laughed..she thought it was really funny!
FNicholson
3:27 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Interesting. A few weeks back, I had the same experience there, except it was a man, who was coughing and spitting up, but as he did, he moved below the counter. My son said this is what you're supposed to do. I would have sent him home. It was just wrong and disgusting.
Mike
7:04 am on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
This is when you vote with your feet. I have left restaurants before who didn't follow proper food handling procedures.
FNicholson
3:24 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Lucky's Restaurant and Sports Bar across from Bungalows.
Mary Ann Barton
10:42 am on Sunday, December 4, 2011
Hi FNicholson, I just added Lucky's; looks like their last inspection was November 2010 and at that time they had zero violations.
Victoria Crissman
8:48 am on Monday, December 5, 2011
Some of these are misleading, for example UNO's only has a 0 violation inspection because you used the follow-up visit 2 weeks after a BAD inspection. That one should be changed to 1/7 for violations...
Mary Ann Barton
10:09 am on Monday, December 5, 2011
Hi Victoria, We're going with the most recent inspections but any reader can simply click on the number to go to the detailed report that goes back to previous inspections.
Mike
7:03 am on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
A few of these restaurants are in Franconia, not Kingstowne. Might be advisable to create a Franconia category so readers can know better of their locations.
Mary Ann Barton
8:08 pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Hi Mike, You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to find locations in the actual report! It's organized by city or county, with no ZIP codes. It would be extremely helpful if the health department could make it searchable w/ZIPs.
M
7:50 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Some of the links are misdirected..Kumo's report is actually King Street Blues..
Lisa K. Brown
1:17 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Those links appear to be correct. Were there other wrongs ones that you noticed?
Tony Tribby
1:41 pm on Friday, June 15, 2012
How can Riviera have had such a bad inspection, but then have not had a followup inspection for nearly two years? I understand the county is probably short-staffed, but to me, it would seem both the county (to make sure it didn't get even worse) and the owners (hoping to prove it was all fixed) would certainly want to have a followup inspection in some kind of timely period after that.
Glenn Baker
1:37 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
awesome article, thank you for putting this together. Nice to see the vast majority of our local restaurants have done well