Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Eateries With Up To 9 Violations

ASHBURN, VA — Numerous restaurants in the Ashburn area recorded violations during health department inspections between Feb. 7 and 21.

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, Santini's had nine violations and Casa Mia Mexican Restaurant had eight violations.

My Thai Place Restaurant: 42385 Ryan Rd #104 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations: No violations found.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 47010 Community Plaza #130 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations: No violations found.

Santini's Sterling: 46950 Community Plaza #115 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations:

• Management, food employees or conditional employees were not aware or informed of their responsibilities in reporting symptoms or diagnosis of diseases transmissible through food.
• The establishment could not demonstrate the ability to provide written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.
• Raw animal food is stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit. Raw shelled eggs were observed stored directly over tuna salad, chicken salad, and coleslaw in walk-in cooler.
• Observed cut lettuce, at 50°F, multiple portioned sliced turkey at 44°F, tuna salad at 45°F cold holding at improper temperatures. The person in charge explained that the refrigeration unit was opened frequently during the lunch period.
• Pizza for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control is not properly labeled. Observed sausage pizza and pepperoni pizza held using time as public health control with marking.
• First Aid Supplies are not being stored in a kit or container. Hydrogen Peroxide and other first aid supplies along with personal care items were observed storing directly over a hot holding table.
• Food thermometer not provided.
• Wet wiping cloths were observed stored on prep tables and prep cooler between use.
• The sandwich prep cooler located in the front service area was observed in a state of disrepair. The unit was not maintaining proper cold holding temperature.

Asian Spice Cafe: 42395 Ryan Rd #126 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations:

• Observed no drying provision at the sink by the dish washer area. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towel.
• The Person in Charge was not able to locate the parasite destruction documentation for the sushi fish such as salmon and white tuna.
• Observed slicer with accumulation of debris. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC moved slicer to the dish washing area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
• Observed all items that consist of or contain raw or undercooked animal food are disclosed on the menu. None of disclosures that are present on the menu are linked to the reminder footnote.
• Observed bag of onions and bag of rice on the floor. PIC relocated bag of onions and bag of rice to shelf above 6 inches off the floor.
• Observed plastic bowls in bulk container (rice, flour). PIC will provide utensils with handles.

Taco Bell: 22288 S. Sterling Blvd Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations:

• Observed several containers at the 3 vat sink in a state of drying with pooling water in the divets of the containers.
• The mop area/walls are noted in need of cleaning.

Goodfellas Pizza: 23520 Overland Dr #108 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations:

• Proper drinking procedure not followed while prepping food in kitchen in that used open cup of drink observed next to pizza oven in the kitchen stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
• Handwashing station observed being used for other purposes than to wash hands in that the handwashing station at the main kitchen observed being used to wash noodles by the food employee during inspection and with used dirty spoon placed in it.
• 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 in that cooked chicken wings in walk in refrigerator observed not dated for disposition.
• Several unused equipment observed being kept in the rear food storage area of the kitchen.

Ruby Thai Kitchen: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #118 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations:

• Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
• Observed cut cabbage and rice noodle cold holding at improper temperature (65F).
• Chemical spray bottle observed without the proper labeling.
• The methods used for cooling were not adequate. There is no person in charge of monitoring the cooling temperature and making sure the food is cooling down properly.
• Inside of the ice machine observed with black residues.

Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar: 43135 Broadlands Center Plaza #121 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations:

• While conducting temperature checks with the EHS on the cook line, the person in charge handled RTE (ready to eat) spring salad mix with their bare hands.
• Chicken broth hot holding at improper temperatures (98F) on the cookline. Broth stored in a six pan on a pilot light at the stove.
• In use utensils improperly stored in between use on the cookline. Utensils stored in room temperature stagnant quat sanitizer within a 6 pan on the cutting boards of the prep coolers.

Taco Bell: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #250 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations:

• The food-contact surface of the refried bean is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency.
• The chopped tomato and lettuce observed on the line with the wrong time label.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #3001: 47010 Community Plaza #100 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations:

• Dishwashing Machine is not currently in functional order.

Sbarro #736: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #236 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations:

• There is a hole in the kitchen ceiling.

Popeye's Restaurant: 24431 Stone Springs Blvd Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations: No violations found.

Parallel Party Bar: 43145 Broadlands Center Plaza #119 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations:

• EHS observed dried on food debris (appeared to be raw chicken) on a yellow poultry cutting board stored with clean equipment. Food debris also observed encrusted at the small slicer on the back prep tables.

Wing Stop #709: 21430 Cedar Dr #108 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 16

Violations:

• Observed spray bottle with no identifiable label.

Dunkin Donuts: 20789 Great Falls Plaza 100 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 16 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• Hand washing signage must be present at all hand washing sinks.
• Ambient Air Thermometers are needed in all coolers/warming units that house TCS foods, that are not on a timed schedule.
• Facility needs to have mop racks.

Taco Bell: 43230 Southern Walk Plaza Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 16

Violations: No violations found.

Potbelly Sandwich Works: 44060 Pipeline Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 16

Violations:

• Observed marinara sauce hot holding at improper temperature (110F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135F or above to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.

McDonald's #31415: 23500 Overland Dr Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 15

Violations: No violations found.

Blue Ridge Grill: 22865 Brambleton Plaza Brambleton, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 15

Violations:

• Ribs noted as improperly cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Ribs made at last night have been cooling for more than 6 hours.
• Observed clam chowder and lobster bisque soups hot holding at improper temperature (55,120F).

Dunkin Donuts: 44795 Dulles Overlook Dr Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations:

• In-use utensils improperly stored between use.

Phonomenal: 20447 Exchange St Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations:

• Several containers of pho that was just cooked observed stored on floor in kitchen.

Burger 21: 21305 Windmill Parc Dr #160 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations:

• There are no paper towels at the hand sink to dry hands.
• Couple of light bulbs are out in the walk in cooler.

Subway: 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza #116 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations: No violations found.

Kokee Tea Cafe: 42795 Generation Dr #150 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations:

• No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control for bubble tea.
• Tea spoon stored in standing water.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: 20575 East Hampton Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations:

• The temperature measuring device for the wash temperature of the warewashing machine is not operating properly in the kitchen.

Harris Teeter-Starbucks: 22035 Ashbrook Common Plaza #194 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations: No violations found.

Naz Halal: 40 Pidgeon Hill Dr Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 12

Violations:

• A metal food container was found stored in the basin of the hand sink on the line.
• Containers of cut tomato, hummus and tomato/cucumber salad observed with no date marking.
• Several bags of TCS/RTE foods observed thawing in containers at room temperature.

Paisano's Ashburn: 44260 Ice Rink Plaza #109 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 12

Violations:

• The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked lasagna was held more than 7 days in the refrigerator. The date on the container was for 2/8/2024.

Moby Dick House of Kabob: 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza #160 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 12

Violations:

• Raw Gyro meat was found stored over ready to eat (RTE) cut & portioned Salads in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
• An aerosol can of RAID pesticide was observed stored under the front counter.
• A sanitizing bucket was observed on a shelf on the front line with in-use utensils stored in stagnant water.

Jersey Mike's Subs: 21031 Triple Seven Rd #160 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 12

Violations:

• The supervisor was not able to provide the EHS a copy of their food safety certificate when requested.
• Several spray bottles observed with various liquids in them and no labeling information.
• A bag of onion was observed stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Boxes of single use lunch boxes prepped with chips and cookies observed stored directly on the floor in the back kitchen.
• The facility does not have testing strips for the Quat sanitizer used in the wiping buckets and the three basin sink.

Akshaya Patra: 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza #166 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Feb. 12

Violations:

• At time of inspection the was no way to sanitize an employee went to try to obtain chlorine 2 times.
• Ice machine is not operational discussed cooling in small batches in shallow pans.
• The protect covering of the blade on the can opener is peeling off.
• More light is need in the walk in freezer.
• There was a metal strip on the ramp into the walk in cooler needs to be secured to the floor.
• Please ensure that all food contact surfaces are washed, rinsed, and sanitized before using.

Honey Pig Korean BBQ: 43330 Junction Plaza 180 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 9

Violations:

• Observed Food cold holding at improper temperature in the tall reach in cooler on the line(52F).

Safa Bakery: 21586 Atlantic Blvd 135 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 9 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Burger 21: 43800 Central Station Dr #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 9

Violations:

• Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door.

Local Provisions: 46286 Cranston Street Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• Use dipper well for in-use utensils - grill area - use a clean dry surface.
• EHS discussed with owner the use of locally sourced micro greens - Foods must come from approved sources. Source will need to be verified before approved.

Dunkin Donuts Main LL G-804-A: 1 Saarinen Circle Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• The handwashing facility not readily accessible for employees to wash hands in that hand sink located next to the three compartment sink at the rear food storage and dishwashing area observed blocked with several boxes, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• Handwashing facility observed without appropriate hand drying provision in that the hand sink next to the three compartment sink in food storage and dishwashing area observed without paper towels.
• Stirrers and spoons observed stored in a container of standing water at room temperature in front food service area.
• Handwashing facilities in front food service area and in rear warewashing and food storage area observed slow to drain.

Senor Tequila's Of Ashburn: 43750 Central Station Dr #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• 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.
• There is no available Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. Sanitizer is reading 0 parts per million.
• Cooked chicken noted as improperly cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Food storage containers observed without common name of the product in them.
• Clean plastic cup observed being stacked without allowing them to air dry.
• Multiple ceiling light are out.

Papa John's Pizza #433: 22034 Shaw Rd #118 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations: No violations found.

Starbucks Coffee C-24: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• Person in charge (PIC) unable to provide proper documentation of an employee health policy showing the food employees are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food.
• Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41°F or below in that a container of whole milk registered at 51°F on front coffee prep counter. As per the person in charge (PIC) said container of milk had been placed at said location during the rush hour.
• Two live fruitflies observed in front coffee prep area.

Cha Street Food: 45633 Dulles Eastern Plaza 100 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 8 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Auntie Anne's: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• Handwashing facility observed being used for other purposes than to only wash hands in that the handwashing facility at the front food prep area observed with a used plastic spatula placed in it.

Frito Chicken: 44650 Waxpool Rd #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• Grease trap is need of cleaning.

Casa Mia Mexican Restaurant: 21430 Cedar Drive, Sterling, VA, USA 122-124 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• EHS observed food debris within the basin of the hand sink in the kitchen (line) indicating that this sink is being used as a dump sink as well as a hand washing sink.
• EHS observed shell stock tags that did not have the date that the last oyster from that batch was sold on them and were not in chronological order.
• Raw beef was observed stored over ready to eat (RTE) foods (Carrots/sauces) in the reach in cooler within the line.
• A container of enchalada Sauce registered at 43F, and a container of Pico de Gallo registered at 51F found improperly cod holding.
• Thermometers in the reach in coolers at the kitchen line and in the back portion of the kitchen do not have working thermometers meant to read the temperature of a cold holding unit.
• Three separate batches of Oysters were observed commingled with one another.
• Multiple employee jackets, purses and other personal items observed hanging on and stored on dry food goods throughout the kitchen, a personal cell phone found stored directly on an in-use cutting board at the bar.
• The lighting in the kitchen, directly above the line is very dim and is not meeting the required 50 ft. candles required.

Blackfinn Ameripub: 43781 Central Station Dr #150 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• Have the technician to repair/replace the temperature reading monitor above the the dishmachine.

Ledo Pizza: 21005 Pigeon Dr Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• No hand drying provision was available at the hand sink at the front counter (beer taps).
• EHS observed severe rusting on the bottom of the exit door to the back/outside area.

Wicket Club, LLC: 45698 Elmwood Ct Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Feb. 7

Violations: No violations found.

Joe's Restaurant: 22360 S Sterling Blvd. #D103 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Feb. 7

Violations:

• Kitchen manager could not locate proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food.
• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: lasagna.

Casa Tequila Bar & Grill: 7 Pidgeon Hill Dr Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 7

Violations:

• A spray bottle containing a clear sanitizer at the host stand was observed with no label.
• A large metal pot with Birria that was cooling was found stored directly on the floor of the kitchen.
• Utensils behind the bar observed stored in a container with stagnant water.

McAlister's Deli: 44155 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Feb. 7

Women's restroom has no water.

Fuente de Soda: 45985 Regal Plaza #130 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Feb. 7

Violations:

• EHS observed several utensils stored within the basin of the hand sink in the kitchen.
• EHS observed packaged raw chicken stored directly on top of packaged raw pork.
• Chicken and beef empanadas observed stored in a display case for sale at room temperature (70F).
• Tamales, cooked prepared pork and shredded chicken observed with no date labeling.
• The chlorine sanitizer at the three basin sink registered at 400ppm when tested.