Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Ice Machine Mildew

ASHBURN, VA — Numerous restaurants in the Ashburn area recorded violations during health department inspections between Jan. 17 and Jan. 24.

COVID-19 restrictions around the state have disappeared, so health inspectors conduct most 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.

A Plus 40050H / Laredo Taquerea: 22405 Flagstaff Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 24

Violations:

• Temperature control for safety (TCS) food items cold holding at improper temperatures in that cut tomatoes, cheese and cut lettuce registered at 48ºF in top section of low boy refrigeration units in front food service area. As per the person in charge (PIC) said food had been left uncovered.

Sarku Japan: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #236 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 24

Violations:

• The hand sink by the three-compartment sink in the kitchen is broken.
• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: artificial crab. 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.

Lost Rhino Brewing Pub: 21730 Red Rum Dr #142 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 24

Violations:

• There is no available Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. Sanitizer is reading 0 parts per million. Maintain 50-100 parts per million in a dish machine using Chlorine sanitizer for proper sanitization.
• Observed pulled pork and cheese sauce container cold holding at improper temperature (55F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) passed dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: potato salad, pulled chicken, sliced ham. 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.

Master Wok: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #203 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 24

Violations:

• Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
• Inside the ice machine observed with black mildew.

Altos De Jaisco of Ashburn: 20035 Ashburn Commons Plaza #147 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations:

• Handsink at bar is not draining and has no soap or paper towels. Handsink in kitchen has no paper towels.
• Observed rice hot holding at improper temperature (F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135F or above to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• 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.

Yen's Cafe: 43490 Yukon Dr #113 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations:

• The handwashing facility not readily accessible for employees to wash hands in that hand sink located at the front food prep area is blocked with multi plug power outlet in the sink preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
• The ground pork was not reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria in that ground pork was taken from the walk in refrigerator and placed on top of the hot holding table. Said food registered at 110°F.
• Container of medicine stored in the shelf in the kitchen counter.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.

Jakes Wayback Burgers: 43670 Greenway Corporate Dr #104 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations:

• Sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce and cheese registered at 48°F the low boy refrigerator. Said unit registered operating at 48°F. As per the PIC said unit was opened frequently during lunch rush for longer time.
• Low boy refrigerator holding TCS food items in front food prep area registered operating at 48°F.

Subway: 43490 Yukon Dr Ste 115 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations: No violations found.

Subway: 43330 Junction Plaza #186 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations:

• There is no quaternary ammonium test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.

Hunan Village: 42920 Piccadilly Plaza #131 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations:

• Food container was stored on top of the ready to eat food in the walk-in cooler.
• Observed cut leafy greens such as cabbage and celery cold holding at improper temperature (F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Methods used for cooling cooked chicken were not adequate. The food container was stored in the walk-in cooler with a plastic cover right after cooking.

Subway (Walmart): 24635 Dulles Landing Dr Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 22

Violations: No violations found.

Yen's Kitchen & Sushi Bar: 44640 Waxpool Rd #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 22

Violations:

• Observed raw chicken/fish stored over ready to eat food in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods over ready to eat foods.
• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: pork broth. 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.
• Dish soap stored on the top shelf above the working table.
• Plastic bowl observed stored in sauce.
• Black mildew observed inside the ice machine.

5T Ice: 24555 Dulles Landing Dr #180 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 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.

Sarku Japan: 24555 Dulles Landing Dr #100 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 22

Violations: No violations found.

Ledo's Pizza: 42920 Piccadilly Plaza #136 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 22

Violations:

• The handwashing facility located at the front of the kitchen across from grill is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• There is no soap at the hand sink to wash hands. There must be soap available at hand sink for proper hand washing at all times.

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken: 44260 Ice Rink Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations:

• Management, food employees or conditional employees were not aware or informed of their responsibilities in reporting symptoms or diagnosis of disease transmissible through food.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The employee is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
• The handwashing station at the front is being used to clean equipment tea pots.
• Observed raw chicken and egg stored over ready to eat food in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods over ready to eat foods.
• Store raw animal foods in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Employee relocated food to protect from cross contamination.
• Chemical spray bottle observed without the proper labeling. Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
• Wet wiping towels stored on the kitchen counter.
• Rice dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
• Kitchen floor observed with litter and grease.

Embassy Suites Dulles North / Brickstones Kitchen & Bar: 44610 Waxpool Rd Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations:

• Observed no signage at bar sink and at omelet station hand sink to remind employees to wash hands at bar hand sinks. There should be signage to remind employees to wash their hands.
• Observed no paper towels at bar hand sinks. Paper towels should be available for employees to use at all times.
• Observed no hand soap at bar hand sinks and by hand sink by omelet station. Soap should be available for employees to use at all times. Soap should be available for employees to use at all times.
• Observed bottom of the holder for the ice scoop with a white residue. Food contact surfaces should maintained clean to sight and touch.
• Observed bottom of the holder for the ice scoop with a white residue. Food contact surfaces should maintained clean to sight and touch.
• Observed raw shell eggs 48F at improper cold holding temperature. Raw shell eggs should be held cold 45F or below.
• Observed on the evening menu that burgers are offered under cooked without a consumer advisory.
• Observed the white plastic where the juice spouts come out with a build up of dry juice residue. Non food contact surfaces should be cleaned at frequency to maintained clean.

Wow Bao: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations:

• No supervisors or managers are certified food protection managers.
• Chemical dishwasher at the bar not sanitizing adequately in that the dishwasher observed with low sanitizer.
• Temperature control for safety (TCS) food items hot holding at improper temperatures in that beef bao registered between 126°F to 131°F.
• Sanitizer test strips for measure the concentration of sanitizer in chemical dishwasher at the bar not provided.

Andolini's Pizza & Subs: 21770 Beaumeade Circle #135 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations: No violations found.

Thaitastic: 20070 Ashbrook Common Plaza #199 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations:

• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: duck. 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.
• Facility is par-cooking chicken with no policy in place for non-continuous cooking. This is a repeat violation and owner was made aware again to either stop par cooking chicken or provide non continuous cook process procedure for health department to review for safety.

Moby Dick House of Kabob: 20020 Ashbrook Common Plaza #103 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations: No violations found.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop D14: Dulles AIrport Terminal D Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 18 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• The ceiling tiles observed missing. Employee placed ceiling tiles and closed it during inspection.
• The walk in refrigerator observed with old dirt and moldy smell. Clean and sanitize the walk-in floor, wall, ceiling, shelves, the pots, plans and utensils prior to opening.
• Cutting board on sandwich prep cooler in front food prep area observed with deep scratches. Said cutting boards shall be replaced.
• Clean the floor and equipment facility prior to opening.

ChiMc Sterling: 21950 Cascades Pkwy #155 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations: No violations found.

Cold Spoon: 20789 Great Falls Plaza #106 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations: No violations found.

Arby's: 23511 Overland Dr Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• Chemical dishwasher not sanitizing dishes adequately after wash and rinse cycle.

Sushi Mori: 20921 Davenport Drive #110 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• EHS observed a frozen bag of raw chicken thawing in a container on the line at room temperature. When thawing foods that are time/temperature control for safety (TCS), they must be thawed under refrigeration of 41F or less, or under cold, consistently running water <70F). Person in charge (PIC) removed the container of raw chicken and placed under refrigeration so that it can thaw properly.

Sterling Pollo A La Braza: 22510 S. Sterling Blvd 102 & 108 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• Chickens hot holding at 104F in the Vollrath HH Unit.
• Observed milk at coffee self service maintained at 57F.
• Ice scoop flat in ice bin.

Punjabi Junction: 23520 Overland Dr #122 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations: No violations found.

Wendy's #6628: 20025 Ashbrook Commons Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations: No violations found.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar #241: 21980 Colorado Drive Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• EHS observed a single use container in the Mac n cheese container on the line used as a scope to portion out Mac n cheese. Single use container did not have a handle.
• A container of pre portioned cooked shredded chicken was found in the walk-in cooler with no date marking. When keeping time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) longer than 24 hours, a date that the food was opened/prepared, or a discard date not to exceed 7 days from the day that the food item was prepared/opened must be on the food/container.
• EHS observed coats, a backpack and other employee items stored within the kitchen. Food shall be protected from sources of contamination by storing employee items in designated areas away from any food prep, cooking or storing areas.
• The hand sink located outside of the chicken only walk-in cooler has been turned off and is still not in working order.

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

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations: No violations found.

Ford's Fish Shack: 44260 Ice Rink Plaza #101 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• There is no available Chlorine sanitizer in bar dish machine. Sanitizer is reading 0 parts per million. Maintain 50-100 parts per million in a dish machine using Chlorine sanitizer for proper sanitization.
• Observed cooked corn cob cold holding at improper temperature (62F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Plumbing fixture underneath the three-compartment sink is leaking.

Nagoya Steak & Seafood: 43330 Junction Plaza #194 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• Observed raw shell eggs and raw steak stored over ready to eat food in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods over ready to eat foods.
• Observed large container of sushi rice cold holding at improper temperature (60F) on the kitchen counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Employees' medicines are not properly located to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Eczema cream observed on the kitchen counter.
• Improper methods used to thaw ROP fish.
• Rice scoop observed in standing water.
• Inside the ice machine observed with black mildew.