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Prince William County health inspectors found restaurants with no violations and some with one or more.

Patch Staff

WOODBRIDGE, VA — In the last days of 2024 and early days of 2025, health inspectors found violations during inspections at some restaurants in the Woodbridge area.

Health inspectors conduct most restaurant 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 the Woodbridge and eastern Prince William County area, according to the Prince William Health District.

Mi Casa Es Tu Casa: 13418 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

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Last inspection: Jan. 15

Violations: No violations found. All of the violations noted at the routine inspection on December 16, 2024, were corrected.

Taqueria El Sabor #2: 13145 Minnieville Road, Trailer 54 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Jan. 14

Violations:

Dixie Bones BBQ: 13440 Occoquan Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Jan. 13

Violations: No violations found.

Starbucks (inside Target): 2460 Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Jan. 9

Violations: No violations found.

Bento Cafe Sushi & Roll: 13257 Worth Ave Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Jan. 6

Violations: No violations found.

Aroma Latin Fusion: 15200 Potomac Town Center Place Ste 120 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Jan. 3

Violations: No violations found.

Starbucks Coffee #7965: 4380 Fortuna Center Plz Dumfries, VA 22026

Last inspection: Jan. 2

Violations:

Tex's Chicken and Burgers: 16701 River Ridge Blvd. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 30 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found. Permit approved.

Tacos El Costalilla: 14406 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 23

Violations: No violations found. Pre-Opening inspection (change of ownership). This food establishment is approved for a permit.

IKEA Bistro: 2901 Potomac Mills Cir Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 20

Violations: The handwashing sink did not provide water at a temperature of at least 100 °F in the kitchen inside the bistro downstairs.

Tipicos Dona Juanita: 13199 Occoquan Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 20

Violations:

Bella's Cafe: 5 County Complex Ct. 10 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 20

Violations:

Pizza Bolis: 1455 Old Bridge Rd., Ste 103 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 20

Violations:

VIRGINIA — If you’ve been weighing the costs of having a baby or getting a dog, either is going to cost you in Virginia, and it could break people who decide to do both.

That’s according to an analysis from Consumer Affairs that looked at the availability of child care and other costs of raising a child, and the amount of money Americans are spending to heap luxury on their dogs.

The analysis showed Virginia is the 41st most expensive state to raise a child and the 20th most expensive to raise a dog. It costs about $11,884 a year in Virginia to raise a child and about $2,566 a year to raise a dog.

While a new pet will set consumers back less than having a baby, either could push them to the point they have to borrow money, Consumer Affairs said. Nationally, the analysis showed the expenses associated with owning a dog, an average of $2,491, are less than one-sixth the cost of raising a child, an average of $15,752.

Among other factors used in the research are costs of food, medical care, and child care and dog day care in each of the 50 states.

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Consumer Affairs said its analysis showed the expenses associated with owning a dog nationally, an average of $2,491, are less than one-sixth the cost of the annual expenses related to raising a child, an average of $15,752.

Other insights include:

Massachusetts is the most expensive state to raise a child, at an average annual cost of $27,473, while South Carolina is the most affordable state, with an average cost of $8,360 a year.

Massachusetts also had the largest difference in costs between raising a child and a dog, $27.473 versus $2,759 a year. In fact, for the cost of raising one child for a year, a Massachusetts resident could raise 10 dogs.

The most expensive state to raise a dog is Alaska, at $3,540 a year, while Arkansas is the cheapest place, at a cost of $2,262 a year.

Overall, the annual cost of raising a child is $15,752, while the cost of having a dog is $2,491 — a 532 percent difference, meaning that for every dollar it costs to have a dog, it costs $6.32 to have a child.

Child care, which on average costs parents nearly $12,000 a year, is the greatest of the expenses associated with raising a child. Expenses for an occasional pet sitter or boarding at a kennel are just 3.1 percent of that amount annually, Consumer Affairs said, adding that housing and transportation are other significant cost differences between children and dogs.

Health experts are warning that there's an increasing number of three respiratory illness circulating in Virginia.

Deb Belt, Patch Staff

VIRGINIA— Health experts are warning that there's currently a "very high" level or rising numbers of three respiratory illness circulating in Virginia.

According to the CDC, emergency level visits for flu, RSV and COVID-19 are on the rise, with very high levels for RSV, moderate levels for flu, and low levels for COVID.

"When levels are high, it may indicate that infections are making people sick enough to require treatment," the CDC explained.

There is "limited coverage" to detect COVID, flu and RSV in Virginia wastewater, the CDC says.

"People who are infected often shed virus into wastewater, even if they don’t have symptoms. As a result, high wastewater levels may indicate an increased level of infections even when other measures remain low," according to the CDC.

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And it's not just Virginia experiencing the uptick. According to CDC data, COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas of the country. Flu activity remains elevated across the country, and RSV activity is "very high" in many areas of the country, particularly in young children.

The CDC predicts that peak hospitalizations from all respiratory viruses remain likely to be much higher than they were before the emergence of COVID-19.

Related: Norovirus Cases Are Surging, CDC Says: What To Know In VA

Some symptoms are hard to distinguish among illnesses, especially with respiratory viruses. Others are unmistakable.

Here's what to know about the illnesses currently spreading in the area:

Wash your hands. Seriously. Rigorous and frequent handwashing — with soap! — is crucial to reduce the spread of norovirus, colds, flu and COVID-19. This is especially true after using the bathroom and eating or preparing food, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

If norovirus has found you, you'll want to immediately clean surfaces that came in contact with contaminated food or bodily fluids. The CDC recommends disinfecting things with a chlorine bleach solution or one of the products listed on this Environmental Protection Agency website.Don't forget to wash any clothing that came in contact with vomit or feces — use hot water and detergent. Then, wash your hands.

With colds and flu, it's best to regularly clean surfaces that you come into a lot of contact with. Think doorknobs, light switches, countertops, beloved toys, cellphones. Use household cleaning products that contain soap or detergent, and follow it up with a sanitizer. The CDC has more tips on how to clean. COVID-19 generally spreads through the air from droplets and particles, and the CDC says the risk of getting the virus from a contaminated surface is low.

Viruses can spread through talking, coughing and sneezing, so cover your mouth with a tissue if you feel a tickle in your throat or your nose. Then, wash your hands. Again.

Also, even if you're not sick, consider masking in crowded areas with an N95 or medical-grade mask to protect yourself from respiratory viruses. Don't touch your face: If you have a germ or virus on your unwashed hands — respiratory or norovirus — and touch your face, eyes or nose, it can get into your mucus membranes and, voila!, you're sick!

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available, as well as annual flu shots for people 6 months and older. For those 60 and older or for people who are pregnant, you may want to get the RSV vaccine.But there is no vaccine for norovirus or the common cold.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

Prince William County health inspectors found violations like dust buildup in an ice bin and 37 more violations at a restaurant.

Patch Staff

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Before the winter holidays, health inspectors found violations during inspections at restaurants in the Woodbridge area.

Health inspectors conduct most restaurant 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 the Woodbridge and eastern Prince William County area, according to the Prince William Health District. The most violations were 38 at Mi Tierra Deli Woodbridge, including fruit flies and dust inside an ice bin.

Mi Tierra Deli Woodbridge: 14120 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

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Last inspection: Dec. 19

Violations:

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 14807 Richmond Hwy., Ste 117 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 17

Violations:

Popeye's: 14400 Jefferson Davis Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 17

Violations: No violations found.

Mi Casa Es Tu Casa: 13418 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 16

Violations:

Astoria Pizza: 13436 Richmond Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 16

Violations:

Subway #24330: 5828 Mapledale Plz Dale City, VA 22193

Last inspection: Dec. 12

Violations:

McDonald's: 13840 Noblewood Plaza Woodbridge, VA 22193

Last inspection: Dec. 12

Violations:

Taqueria El Tony #3: 14221 Caroline St Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 10

Violations: No violations found. This mobile food unit is approved for operation. Permit/sticker #0512 was issued today, with the expiration date of 11/30/2025.

Taqueria El Tony #1: 14221 Caroline St. Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 10

Violations: No violations found. This is a routine inspection with MFU sticker renewal. All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Person In Charge (PIC). Sticker Number 0511 was issued and expires 6/30/2025.

GW Gyro & Wings: 2700 Potomac Mills Cir Ste 403 Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations: No violations found.

Lima Coffee Shop: 1419 Old Bridge Road Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

Wendy's #6571: 14493 Gideon Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

Tipicos Dona Juanita: 13199 Occoquan Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

Aroma Latin Fusion: 15200 Potomac Town Center Place Ste 120 Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

Destination Station: 1040 Express Dr Woodbridge, VA 22191

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations: During today's investigation, it was revealed that this facility is permanently closed.

Here's what events are happening around Woodbridge to help ring in 2025, including the first New Year's party at The Spot at Belmont Bay.

Patch Staff

WOODBRIDGE, VA — In the Woodbridge area, there will be various events to ring in the new year. One of the events will be the first New Year's Party at the Spot at Belmont Bay.

The Spot at Belmont Bay opened earlier this year, as sister spot The Spot on Mill Street closes on Dec. 24. On Dec. 31 starting at 8 p.m., The Spot at Belmont Bay will have an evening of dancing, drinks and food. Tickets are $25 and must be reserved in advance by contacting 703-491-7768 or emailing denise@thespotgroupva.com.

Here is a look at some additional events happening in and near Woodbridge:

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If you know of other events, send an email to woodbridge-va@patch.com, and we'll add it to this list.

In the United States, one of the most popular New Year’s Eve traditions is the dropping of the giant ball in New York City’s Times Square. Other U.S. cities have their own versions of this celebration, such as the Peeps Chick Drop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the giant Potato Drop in Boise, Idaho.

One of Virginia's traditions is the Chincoteague Island Horseshoe Drop, which celebrates the wild ponies that call Chincoteague home.

The transition from one year to the next is often marked by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” a Scottish folk song whose title roughly translates to “days gone by,” according to Encyclopedia Britannica and History.com.

The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates back 8,000 years to ancient Babylonians, who made promises to return borrowed items and repay debts at the beginning of the new year, which was in mid-March when they planted their crops.

According to legend, if people kept their word, the pagan gods would grant them favor in the coming year. However, if they broke their promises, they would lose favor with the gods.

Many secular New Year’s resolutions focus on imagining new, improved versions of ourselves.

The failure rate of New Year’s resolutions is about 80 percent, according to U.S. News & World Report. There are many reasons, but a big one is they’re made out of remorse — for gaining weight, for example — and aren’t accompanied by a shift in attitude or a plan for coping with the stress and discomfort that comes with changing a habit or condition.