Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Dead Roach, Mice Droppings

ASHBURN, VA — Numerous restaurants in the Ashburn area recorded violations during health department inspections between Feb. 22 and March 5.

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. Of note, Sense of Thai St. had a roach, and Gumagumalu Kitchen had mice droppings.

First Break Sports Bar: 46970 Community Plaza #200 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: March 5

Violations:

• Taylor thermopen observed to contain dead batteries.
• Observed tangled bleach line in ADS ET-AF-M/took 8 tries to dispense.

YamaChen's Sushi: 46515 Harry Byrd Hwy #170 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: March 5

Violations:

• Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in the cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by storing raw food below and away from ready to eat foods.
• When tested, there was no available Chlorine sanitizer in the bucket being used to sanitize clean in place food contact surfaces after cleaning. Maintain sanitizer for proper sanitization.
• Observed imitation crab cold holding at improper temperature (45F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood: 20350 Minot Dr Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: March 4

Violations:

• The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked shrimp and cooked potatoes in the walk in refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition. Provide proper date marking to prepared ready to eat food items in the refrigeration unit.
• Improper date marking in that French onion soup in the walk in refrigerator observed date marked to be held for 8 days under refrigeration.
• Facility does not have test strip to measure the concentration of the sanitizer in chemical dishwashers and the three compartment sink.

Burger King #12401: 45609 Falke Plaza Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: March 4

Violations:

• Post current copy of permit within public view.

Royal Farms Store #249: 43101 Van Metre Dr Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: March 4

Violations: No violations found.

China Village: 32 Pidgeon Hill Dr Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: March 4

Violations:

• A large plastic bucket with utensils inside was observed stored in the basin of the hand washing sink within the kitchen. Hand washing sinks shall be used for no other purpose than washing hands and shall be free of any obstacles so that frequent hand washing is encouraged. Person in charge (PIC) removed the bucket.
• A container of raw chicken was found stored over ready to eat (RTE) foods in the reach in cooler on the line, raw chicken, pork, shrimp found stored over cooked RTE lomein in the walk-in cooler. Foods shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal proteins from RTE foods. PIC had employee rearrange raw chicken so that it was stored on the bottom shelves, raw pork/shrimp above the raw chicken, and the lomein noodles at the top.
• EHS observed 2 boxes of opened tofu stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Foods must be protected from sources of contamination by keeping them covered and storing them at least 6" off the floor.
• EHS observed cooked, RTE chicken wings stored within a cardboard box in the reach-in cooler on the line. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. PIC removed the wings from the card board box and transferred them into a clean plastic container during the inspection.

Subway: 20789 Great Falls Plaza #166 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: March 4

Violations: No violations found.

Lufthansa Senator: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: March 1

Violations:

• The downstairs handsink is not supplied with hot water. The hot water nozzle on the hand sink does not work. This is a repeat observation.
• TCS (time temperature control for safety) foods (cooked broccoli- 111F , roasted pork dish- 94F) hot holding at improper temperatures at the hot holding unit at the buffet.

Chick-Fil-A / Peet's Coffee: 1 Saarinen Circle Terminal B Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: March 1

Violations: No violations found.

Taco Bell #036549: 44855 Lakeview Overlook Plz Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: March 1

Violations:

• Post current copy of permit within view of customers.

MG Food US: 47024 Leesburg Pike 104 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• Observed the soap dispenser at both handwashing sinks to be empty.
• Observed 3 fruit flies and mouse droppings on a jar of disinfectant.
• Spray Nozzle at 3 VAT is not properly attached causing water to spray everywhere.

Wendy's 6627: 43195 Broadlands Center Plaza Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• There are no paper towels at the hand sink to dry hands. Provide paper towels at hand sink for proper hand drying at all times.

Senor Ramon Taqueria: 506 Shaw Rd #324 & #326 & #328 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• Observed large batches of individually wrapped, unopened salmon that had thawed to near ambient temperature outside of refrigeration, observed large batch of both Roast Beef and individually wrapped, unopened salmon thawing in stagnant water.
• Observed facility to be utilizing Monogram Sink and Surface Cleaner at both 3 Compartment Sinks without a proper lactic acid test kit. Facility has: PH test kits, Ch Bleach, and Quat.
• Observed the Large 3 VAT sink to have a leaky faucet and the pvc piping is not connected, so the rinse basin water drains directly to the floor.
• Observed 4 soiled mops to be improperly airdrying in the mop room.

Rush Bowls Brambleton: 22895 Brambleton Plaza Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 29 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Bowl America-Dranesville: 46940 Woodson Drive Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 29 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Aloft Hotel RE: Fuel, WXYZ Bar: 22390 Flagstaff Plaza Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• Date marking not provided to cooked quinoa in the shelf in the walk in refrigerator. Prepared TCS food items can be held for more than 24 hours.
• Food packaged in the establishment is not labeled in that yogurt parfait and chia pudding in self service display case refrigeration unit not labelled.

Chicago Pizza With Twist: 20691 Ashburn Rd STE 155/160 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations: No violations found.

Sense Of Thai St.: 20413 Exchange St Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• A food employee was observed handling the ready-to-eat summer rolls using their bare hands. Employees must avoid bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food by using suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food and prevent contamination from hands.
• The handwashing facility not readily accessible for employees to wash hands in that two hand sinks located at the food prep area is blocked with large ice scoop and two baskets placed in them preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• Tofu registered at 50° in a container on the table in front of the wok stoves in the kitchen. Said food was taken from low by refrigerator and had been in said unit for 30 minutes.
• Date marking not provided to several food items such as coconut fried rice, cooked chicken wings and pork bellies in the low boy refrigerator. As per the PIC said food items were cooked and placed in said unit 1 to 2 days prior.
• Observed prepared ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food such s larb (sauce with lamb) being held for more than seven days.
• One can of insecticide and one container of medicine observed being stored with cooking oil spray in a shelf in the kitchen.
• One dead roach observed on top of the dishwasher in the kitchen.
• Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in that several boxes of vegetables observed stored on floor in kitchen and several containers of food observed stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
• The cutting board along the prep table in the kitchen are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.

X-Golf Ashburn: 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza #168 Broadlands, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations: No violations found.

Ashburn Kabob: 42882 Truro Parish Dr #101 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• Employee's bottle water observed on the kitchen counter.

Santini's Ashburn: 44640 Waxpool Rd Ste 125 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• Observed pizza cooler cold holding food such as pizza sauce, diced tomato, sausage at improper temperature (48F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.

Mr. Sushi & Mrs. Roll: 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plz #182 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• Observed gloved employee discard trash, wash gloved hands in hand sink, then proceed to grill area to prepare new food order.
• Raw shell eggs stored directly above ready to eat (RTE) packaged sauces in grill-line prep cooler and raw chicken stored above RTE oranges and cream cheese in walk in cooler. Raw animal proteins shall be stored in a manner so as not to contaminate RTE foods.
• Observed the following foods hot holding at the sushi bar at improper temperatures: cooked eel (74F) and cooked shrimp tempura (76F). both food items prepared at 11:30. Foods shall be held hot at or above 135F.
• All prepared food held in refrigeration, not intended to be consumed within 24 hours, observed without label containing name of food and date prepared or discard by date.
• Observed several small metal containers wet-stacked after washing. Food contact equipment shall be properly air dried after washing. Properly dry before stacking.

Royal Palm Restaurant: 21800 Town Center Plaza #253 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• Observed the walls behind the 3 VAT in need of cleaning, as well as areas under various pieces of cooking and holding equipment.

Life Time Fitness/ Life Cafe: 44610 Prentice Dr Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• The food establishment did not submit plans to the Health Department for new construction, renovations, and/or new equipment in that during inspection a propane tank grill was observed on the side walk outside the facility. As per the PIC said grill was used to cook beef kabobs to serve to the customers.
• There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks in front food prep and service area used by food employees.
• The handwashing station at the front food prep/service area is being used for purposes other than washing hands in that a used pan observed stored in said hand sink.
• Date marking not provided to black beans in the walk in refrigerator. As per the PIC said food was prepared a day prior and will be held for 3 days.

Poke Sushi Bowl: 21438 Epicerie Plaza Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
• The handwashing facility located at the kitchen by the prep sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• No records of freezing for parasite destruction are maintained for the following raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form: Salmon, tuna fish.
• Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods over ready to eat foods.

China King: 21025 Southbank St #80 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• EHS observed a paper coffee cup with coffee inside stored in the prep area during active prepping. Employees may drink while in the kitchen if the container is closed and does not pose a potential contamination risk. Employee discarded the coffee.
• No hand soap is available at the hand sink located in the prep area/3 basin sink (back. Of kitchen) Hand sinks utilized by food employees must have hand washing cleanser available at all times.
• EHS observed raw chicken stored in the walk-in cooler over ready to eat (RTE) lomien noodles and raw pork. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating RTE foods from raw proteins, and separating and arranging raw animal proteins in order of lowest internal cook temperature to highest. Chicken was moved to the bottom shelves.
• EHS observed roast pork ribs with no date marking in the walk-in cooler. When asked, Person in charge stated that the ribs were made the day before.
• EHS observed several RTE foods in the cooling process that were covered. When cooling foods, they should remain uncovered so that the maximum amount of heat transfer can be achieved, and the fastest cooling of the product can be reached.
• EHS observed raw chicken in standing water at the three basin sink. When thawing foods, they must be thawed under refrigeration of 41F or less, or in cold (70For less) continuously running water.
• EHS observed food stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Food shall be stored at least 6' off the floor at all times.

Uptown Cafe: 22970 Indian Creek Dr #125 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 27

• The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• Raw chicken breast container observed being stored above a box of tomato in reach in cooler.

Taco Bell #40002: 43311 Defender Dr Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 26

Violations: No violations found.

Ridgetop Coffee & Tea: 21631 Ridgetop Circle #100 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 26

Violations:

• Date mark Salsa container once it is opened, and when it is portioned.

McDonald's: 20961 Southbank Street Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 26

• EHS observed cooked, ready to eat (RTE) egg patty stored directly on top of raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. Foods shall be protected from cross contamination by separating RTE foods with raw animal proteins. Egg patties were moved to a shelf above the raw shell eggs.

Cafesano Restaurant: 21305 Windmill Parc Dr #100 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 26

Violations: No violations found.

Sahara Lebanese Cuisine: 49650 Community Plaza #109 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 23

Violations:

• Observed Handwashing Sink in the back of house used to store 4 pots/pans.
• Observed ice bin to contain buildup of mold like substance on the ice guard.

Masa Luna: 209- A East Holly Ave Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 23

Violations:

• Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of a gallon of milk in the ice machine up front.
• Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle pressing on oven door and a sauce container stored directly in cooked rice to scoop rice with.
• Ice machine guards noted in need of cleaning.
• The walls in the back of house are noted in need of cleaning.

Bubblebee x Ramen: 43330 Junction Plaza 192 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 23 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Sheetz #622: 45550 Dulles Plaza Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 23

Violations: No violations found.

The 1757 Golf Club: 45120 Waxpool Rd Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 23

Violations:

• No running hot or cold water available at the handwash sink located in the dish room. Hot and cold running water are required at each handwash sink for proper handwashing. Repair leak at handwash sink within 10 days. This sink was also obstructed by a fan. The person in charge moved the fan to a storage area.
• Five half-gallon containers of buttermilk were found with use by date February 1st inside the walkin cooler and is no longer considered Grade A. Milk products are required to comply with Grade A standards. Person in charge corrected by voluntarily discarding.
• Two containers of bacon were found improperly cold holding in a prep cooler with an internal temperature of 48F for approximately 2 hours. Raw bacon is required to cold hold at 41F or below to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Person in charge corrected by relocating foods to the walkin cooler.
• A container of corn relish and fontina cheese were date labeled 2/11/2024. Dispose of prepared foods beyond 7 days from the date of preparation. Person in charge corrected by voluntarily discarding.
• Burgers and steaks offered undercooked to the consumer require a consumer reminder that links with the menu's consumer advisory statement to inform the consumer of the risk of consuming such foods.
• A large container of pasta (greater than 4") was observed improperly cooling with a tight lid for approximately three hours with an internal temperature of 64F inside the walkin cooler. Pasta should be cooled uncovered in a shallow container or using an ice bath method or other approved methods to reach 41F within the proper time frame to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Person in charge corrected by splitting into two containers and removing the lid.
• Observed unused non-working refrigeration equipment and a warmer unit inside the kitchen. Equipment is required to be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
• No light shields provided for lights situated above the ice machine. Provide shields within 90 days.

Gumagumalu Kitchen: 506 Shaw Road #331 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 23

Violations:

• Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
• Raw animal food stored over vegetables in the refrigeration unit in that trays of raw shrimp observed placed on top of cut paneer on the shelf in walk in refrigerator in kitchen.
• Sheet pan rack with some pans and utensils in food prep area next to the stoves in kitchen observed with several mice droppings.
• Date marking not provided to prepared temperature control for safety (TCS) food such as cooked jackfruit biryani, cooked vegetables, chicken and goat curries in two door reach in refrigerator in the kitchen. As per the PIC said food were prepared a day prior and being held in the refrigeration units.
• Several mice droppings observed on floor and on shelves in the kitchen. Provide pest control treatment to eliminate pest from the facility and clean and sanitize the equipment.
• Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in kitchen and in the walk in refrigerator.
• Several unused old equipment observed dirty with debris, dust and mice droppings in and on them.

Kung Fu Tea: 46950 Community Plaza #104 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 23

Violations:

• Observed an unlabeled working bottle of bleach underneath the 3 VAT sink.

Scotto's Rigatoni Grill: 42395 Ryan Rd Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations:

• Observed calamari over ready to eat foods (RTE). Separate RTE foods from raw animal foods. Person in charge relocated RTE foods separate from calamari.
• Observed low temperature dishwasher registering at 0 parts per million (PPM). Maintain sanitization solution at 50 PPM to 100 PPM for proper sanitization. PIC will be using three-compartment sink to wash dishes until the dishwasher is repaired.
• Observed several wet towels under prep counter. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. PIC removed wet clothes to appropriate laundry basket.

Mehran Restaurant: 23070 Oak Grove Rd Ste 135-140 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations:

• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Ready to eat TCS foods held over 24 hours must be date marked with either made on date or date the food item must be consumed not to exceed 7 days.

McDonald's #14127: 20880 Pidgeon Hill Dr Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations: No violations found.

Nick's Taverna: 42395 Ryan Rd #130 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations:

• There are no paper towels at the hand sink to dry hands. There must be paper towels available at hand sink for proper hand drying at all times.
• Can of tomato observed being dented on the seaming of the can.
• Can opener observed with accumulation of food residues.
• Gyro meat observed being shaved off and stored in the drawer cooler. Allow the meat to cool down before storing it on top of the cold food.

Burger King #10344: 45961 Denizen Plaza Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations:

• When requested, management was unable to provide an employee health reporting policy.

Burgerim: 22855 Brambleton Plaza #100 Brambleton, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations:

• The Nacho cheese was not reheated to a sufficient temperature within two hours to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
• Ceiling light bulbs observed not being shielded.

Pomodoro's Pizza,Pasta & More: 45591 Dulles Eastern Plaza #191 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 22

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• (A2) heavy cream at 56 °F, ricotta cheese at 57°F ( placed in cooler prep cooler 2 during lunch period; cut tomatoes at cold holding at improper temperatures.
• Prep cooler one was observed in a state of disrepair. The person in charge explained that the cooler was not working ; over ice was added to keep TCS food at proper cold holding temperature. Prep cooler 2 was also found to be in a state of disrepair and was not able to maintain a proper cold holding temperature.