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May 18, 2024

Route 1 Restaurant Inspections: Golden Buffet, Pupuseria La Bendicion

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

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 May, June and July. 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.

Starbucks Coffee: 7511 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: May 26

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Papa John's Pizza: 7646 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: May 31

Violations: No violations found.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries: 7622 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 12

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IHOP: 7694 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: May 22

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America's Best Wings: 7696 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: July 12

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Java Loco: 7696 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 15

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Pollo Campero: 7705 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 22

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Buffalo Wild Wings: 7732 F Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 15

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Quickfire Hibachi: 7732 A Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 15

Violations: No violations found.

Jersey Mike's Subs: 7732 D Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 7

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Pupusas Express: 7770 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 23

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Golden Buffet and Grill: 7820 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 28

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McDonald's at Walmart: 7910 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 30

Violations: No violations found.

Pupuseria La Bendicion: 7849 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 8

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Sherwood Gourmet Deli: 7900 Andrus Rd., Ste# 3, Alexandria, Va 22306

Last inspection: June 12

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Enjoy Entertainment Restaurant & Banquet Hall: 8113 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: May 2

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Taco Lucas Restaurant and Bakery: 8142 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 11

Violations: No violations found.

Las Carnitas Restaurant: 8250 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 10

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Izalco Bar & Grill: 8403 E Richmond Hwy., Ste# 8403e, Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: June 27

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Suave Bar & Lounge: 8430 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: May 8

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Margarita's Grocery: 8512 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 10

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Nyame Ye Restaurant: 8640 A Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 6

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Food Flame: 8634 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: June 29

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Taco Bell: 8652 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: May 18

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Taco Jalisco: 8645 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 10

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Ricos Tacos Moya: 8685 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 10

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Tops China: 8727 B Cooper Rd., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 11

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Momo Poke: 8733 B Cooper Rd., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 6

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McDonald's: 8735 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: June 12

Violations: No violations found.

Rahama African Restaurant: 8738 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: May 2

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Roy Rogers: 8860 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, Va 22309

Last inspection: July 5

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