Ashburn Health Inspections: Pizza Bolis, Buffalo Wing Factory

ASHBURN, VA — Several facilities around Ashburn recorded violations during health department inspections from Nov. 2 to Nov. 7.

Most COVID-19 restrictions around the state have relaxed, so health inspectors are returning to conduct some 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.

Here are the most recent restaurant inspections in the Ashburn area, according to the Loudoun County Health Department.

• Asian Spice Cafe, 42395 Ryan Rd #126 Ashburn, VA 20148
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 4
    • Written procedures not available for foods held using time as a public health control.
    • All items that consist of or contain raw or undercooked animal food are not disclosed on the menu. None of disclosures that are present on the menu are linked to the reminder footnote.
    • Non-food contact surfaces of various pieces of equipment including walk in cooler shelves, walk in cooler walls, and prep cooler lids are noted in need of cleaning.
    • Floors under equipment are noted in need of cleaning.
• My Thai Place Restaurant, 42385 Ryan Rd #104 Ashburn, VA 20148
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 5
    • The Person in Charge is not maintaining active managerial control of the facility and has not ensured that staff are trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. Staff are not changing gloves and washing hands after handling raw or undercooked animal food. Staff are washing wares in a hand sink and not sanitizing them. Staff are not marking foods held using time as a public health control in accordance with the posted written procedures.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Staff are observed failing to wash their hands after handling raw animal food.
    • Wide rice noodles at 48°F cold holding at improper temperatures.
    • Containers of foods held using time as a public health control are not marked to indicate a four hour window as specified on the written procedures.
• Blackfinn Ameripub, 43781 Central Station Dr #150 Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 6
    • No paper towels provided in the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink located at the end of the line closest to the prep kitchen/walk in cooler.
    • Observation 1: Raw animal proteins (burger patties, beef)improperly stored over ready to eat burger toppings (lettuce, tomatoes) in the pull drawer cooler on the cook line. Observation 2: Raw animal proteins improperly stored on the speed rack in the walk in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over whole muscle meat beef and fish.
    • The meat slicer was observed with an accumulation of dried on food debris in hard to reach areas (behind blade, below handle attachment)
    • A large lexan container of queso in the walk in cooler was noted as improperly cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. According to the PIC The queso was prepared the previous day (11/1) and is registering at 62F.
    • Multiple TCS foods are cold holding at improper temperatures on the cook line and in the walk in. Hummus (50F), pulled pork (50F), buffalo chicken (45F), cut tomatoes (47F), sausage( 45F) wings (45F) EHS observed pans of prep on the line units double panned which could contribute to the higher temperatures. Garlic compound butter and carmelized onions stored out in the open air on the line (not under temperature control or time control). EHS informed the PIC that these two food items would be considered TCS foods and would need time or temperature control.
    • Tracking powder observed on the flower under the three compartment sink and behind the dish machine.
• Rubino's Pizzeria, 44170 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza #150 Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 2
    • Employee drinking from open cup and placed it on the food prep table in rear kitchen.
    • Food not protected from cross contamination in that raw shell eggs observed stored above the bucket of cut lettuce on the shelf in walk in refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Tipicos Los Amigos, 46950 Community Plaza #125 Sterling, VA 20164
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 9
    • Observed staff drinking from open cup by the grill area.
    • Observed Hand Sink by Ice Bin to not have Paper Towels.
    • Handwashing sink to the right of the grill found to be used to store Pots.
    • Observed the following items cold holding out of temp in the Walk In Unit: Raw Pork 45 F, Raw Beef 44F, Milk 45F, and Bean Curd 45F. Also, Curtido (Pupusa Slaw) at 48F in the 2 DR UC by the Dishwashing Area.
    • Observed the 2 DR UC True by the ice bin to not have an ambient air thermometer inside.
    • Observed several live fruit flies observed in food prep areas in kitchen and in restroom.
    • Observed the following in use utensils stored improperly: Ice Scoop on top of Ice Bin, Several Tongs on oven handles, cup lying flat inside vats of Horchata, Fruit Juice, and Ready to Eat Strawberries, knives in-between prep tables, and Tongs resting on top of curtido.
    • Walls behind the 3 VAT and the wall connecting to the Walk In Cooler observed to be unclean.
    • 2 Ceiling Tiles observed missing/ not attached over the 3 VAT Sink Area.
• Pizza Bolis, 21610 Atlantic Blvd Sterling, VA 20166
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 10
    • Observed no hand washing signage instructing employees to wash hands at the following hand sinks: men's restroom, women's restroom, kitchen hand sink by grill.
    • Soap not available at hand sink near grill.
    • No paper towels provided at both kitchen hand sinks.
    • Observed ice machine deflector with accumulation of debris.
    • Observed no test strips, that were not expired, available to measure quat sanitizer solution concentration.
    • No hot water is observed at all sinks. Water does not flow from hot water faucets. Hot water minimum requirement not met at 3 compartment sink or hand sinks.
    • The following areas of the physical facilities observed with accumulation of debris: light shields throughout kitchen, floors beneath fixed equipment throughout kitchen, exterior surface areas of equipment to include hot water tank, dry storage area, area behind 3 compartment sink, ice machine, and shelving.
    • Observed unused and nonfunctional equipment throughout kitchen.
    • Four light bulbs in ceiling light fixture observed without shielding.
    • Insufficient lighting in kitchen, observed many ceiling light bulbs extinguished.
• Subway, 44110 Ashburn Village Blvd #188 Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 5
    • Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food. No signed Form 1b available for any employees.
    • Food handler observed preparing food without proper hair restraint.
    • Observed walk in freezer in disrepair. Slabs of ice formations observed at doorway entrance. Gasket is missing in areas and door does not shut completely. Ambient temperature observed at 0 degrees F, and food appears frozen.
    • Hot water at the 3-compartment sink is not available at a minimum of 110F. Hot water temperature observed at 101F.
    • Observed steady leak at 3-compartment sink cold water faucet when under pressure.
• Jimmy John's, 44110 Ashburn Village Blvd #134 Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 2
    • Employee observed arriving to work, dispensing Jimmy peppers, then donning gloves to restock food at prep cooler without having first washed hands.
    • Observed fly paper with collection of gnats stored above prep sink.
• Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin & Robbins, 47010 Community Plaza #180 Sterling, VA 20165
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed Handwashing Sink by the Ice Cream Station to not have hand soap provided.
    • Observed Ice Scoop stored on top of ice bin.
• Riceberry Market, 22034 Shaw Rd #114 Sterling, VA 20164
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 3
    • Observed slight accumulation of food debris in microwave.
    • Observed Max Catch Promaster Glue Board containing dead bugs/insects.
    • Observed ice scoop lying flat in ice bin.
• Buffalo Wing Factory & Pub, 22034 Shaw Rd Sterling, VA 20164
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 14
    • New staff have been hired by new management without reviewing and signing an employee health policy. Most recent employee health policy dated "3/2020". Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
    • Facility found to not have a policy for cleanup of vomiting or/and diarrheal events.
    • Observed Handwashing Sink at the Bar area to be used to store soiled aprons.
    • Observed the Handwashing Sink at the Bar Area to have an initial Maximum temperature of 64F.
    • Observed 20 oz value spray bottle of RAID Flying Insect Killer labeled for residential use only in back of house.
    • Observed Temperature gauge on the dishwashing machine to be broken.
    • Observed light shining through both exit doors to the back allowing for possible entry of pests.
    • Observed fruit flies in the back of house.
    • Observed soiled wiping cloths in drink holder section of bar not properly air drying next to sanitizer buckets.
    • Observed that the bleach test kit expired "2/1/2021" and the Quat sanitizer to have expired "8/1/2021"
    • Observed the following: Handwashing Sink at the bar area leaks if the hot water is turned on, 3 VAT sink handle is loosely attached.
    • The walls in the kitchen are noted in need of cleaning, specifically the walls and floor by the 3 VAT sink and by the hot water heater.
    • Soiled Mop hanging from wall, but touching floor.
    • EHS observed a hole in the wall behind the cash register and on the wall behind the hot water heater.
• Fuddruckers, 44036 Pipeline Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 2
    • The dough portioning machine was observed with an accumulation of food debris and grease in hard to reach areas.
    • Spray nozzle container of Home Defense ortho Insect killer observed on shelf in dry storage.
• Burger Shack (The), 42841 Creek View Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed slicer with a build up of food debris at the bottom guard near blade where foods are sliced.
    • Observed wet wiping cloths in a variety of location in the kitchen area.
• Maison Culinaire Caterer, 504 Shaw Rd Suite 218 Sterling, VA 20166
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 4
  • Total violations: 1
    • Food not protected from cross contamination in that raw shell eggs observed stored above large bag of onions on the shelf in walk in refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Ashburn Village KinderCare, 44051 Ashburn Shopping Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 7
  • Total violations: 4
    • Observed hand sink blocked, thawing ice trays stored inside of kitchen hand sink
    • The following TCS foods observed cold holding in reach in cooler (RIC) at improper temperatures, (above 41F): Yogurt 46F, whipped cream 47F, sliced cheese 47F, cut lettuce 48F, milk 55, 46, 51, 54, 55F. Ambient air in RIC at 45-50F.
    • Observed employees in kitchen preparing food without hair restraint.
    • Observed constant leak at 3 compartment sink faucet while under pressure.
• Wow Bao, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 1
    • Chemical dishwasher at the bar not sanitizing adequately in that the dishwasher observed with low sanitizer.
• Dulles Gourmet Market D-5, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 5
    • Inadequate light intensity provided in food prep, storage and dishwashing area in that the rear food prep/storage/dishwashing room observed without any working light.
    • Sanitizer test strips not provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
    • Chicken salad and turkey salad not maintained at 41°F or less in that said food items registered at 45°F in open reach in shelf in sandwich cooler. Said unit registered operating at 39°F.
    • At least one handwashing sink, or the number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in area of food prep/dishwashing in that the handwashing sink observed not working and not in use.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Marcos Pizza, 46515 Harry Byrd Hwy #140 Sterling, VA 20164
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 6
    • This establishment was unable to provide written proof that employees have been trained in the signs and symptoms of food borne illness and how to properly report them. No Employee Health Policy on Premise.
    • There is no signage at the hand washing sink directly behind the front counter reminding employees to wash their hands.
    • A container of cooked chicken wings, cut lettuce and chicken dippers was observed with no date marking, stored in the salad station cooler.
    • This establishment produces/sells marinara sauce that is formulated so that it does not fall within the time/temperature requirements set forth by the VA food code for time/temperature control foods (TCS), thus requiring a HACCP plan. The establishment was not able to provide this documentation when requested.
    • A sanitizing bucket with cloths and sanitizer was observed stored on the floor under the hand washing sink directly behind the front counter.
    • This establishment uses Quat sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Testing strips for this sanitizer were found unopened, and compromised (wet). Testing of sanitizer is not being routinely performed.
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 47010 Community Plaza #130 Sterling, VA 20164
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 2
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed the following TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the Walk in Unit: Sliced Tomatoes (Sliced yesterday) at 50F, Cooked Turkey at 51F, Cooked Chicken at 51F, Mozzarella Cheese at 53F, Kale at 53F.
    • Walk in Unit observed to be 53F upon entry. Delivery not conducted today. Foods in Walk In are between 50F and 53F.
• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 19870 Belmont Chase Blvd. Ashburn, VA 20147
  
  • Date inspected: Nov. 3
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed cut tomatoes 48F, shredded cheese 48F, and cut cabbage mix 47F cold held foods should be 41F or below.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Ashburn Elementary School
• Potowmack Elementary School
• Starbucks/Pizza Hut Target Store
• Chipotle Mexican Grill #3001
• Hutchinson Farm Elementary School
• Moorefield Station Elementary School
• Little River Elementary School
• Tribute at One Loudoun, LLC
• KFC / Taco Bell
• Farm & Fork Kitchen
• Cafe Rio Mexican Grill