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Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Roaches, Fruit Fly In Whiskey
The Loudoun County Health Department recorded violations at several restaurants around the Ashburn area during recent inspections.
ASHBURN, VA — Several facilities in the Ashburn area recorded violations during health department inspections between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5.
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.
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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.
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- Taco Zocalo Kitchen, 21740 Beaumeade Circle #140 Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Nov. 29
- Total violations: 2
- Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods with a higher cooking temperature over raw animal food with lower cooking temperature.
- Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: bagged chicken, beef, ground beef. 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.
- Feng's Hunan Cafe, 43300 Southern Walk Plaza #114 Ashburn, VA 20148
- Date inspected: Nov. 29
- Total violations: 4
- 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.
- Observed brown rice, sliced chicken cold holding at improper temperature (F) in the walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
- Sanitizer bucket solution observed to be too strong.
- There isn't a temperature measuring device in the walk-in cooler.
- Agni Indian Restaurant, 46005 Regal Plaza #140 Sterling, VA 20165
- Date inspected: Nov. 29
- Total violations: 6
- No written policy or procedure is available for the clean-up of vomit or diarrheal events. A written policy or procedure that is available to employees is required to ensure the proper clean-up of these events. EHS emailed a copy of the NOROVIRUS worksheet to the person in charge (PIC).
- A hand drying provision was not available at the hand washing sink located at the three basin sink. All hand sinks utilized by employees must be equipped with a hand drying provision. PIC replaced the hand towels within the dispenser during the inspection.
- No sanitizer is being dispensed by the low temperature dish machine (0ppm) when tested. Food contact surfaces must be sanitized before use, after cleaning. EHS instructed PIC to set up the three basin sink in order to wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment. PIC also placed a service call for the low temperature dish machine. Use the three basin sink to wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils until the low temperature dish machine is properly operating.
- No date marking of foods was observed within the facility. When keeping time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) longer than 24 hours, a date that the food item was a prepared/opened or a discard date not to exceed 7 days from the date that the food item was opened/prepared shall be on the food/container. PIC date labeled TCS/RTE foods during the inspection. EHS discussed proper date marking procedures.
- EHS observed several pests resembling roaches in the kitchen area, in different stages of life cycle. No pest control documentation was able to be provided when requested. Establishments must control pests through prevention, control, eliminating harborage conditions and maintaining premises so that pests are discouraged. EHS recommends cleaning kitchen of soil residues, removing waste/clutter from the bar area and working with a pest control company.
- Several containers of food in RTE form and raw, were observed stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Most containers of food within the walk-in cooler are not covered. Food shall be protected from sources of contamination by storing at least 6" off the ground, and by covering containers (after cooling) so that food is not subject to dirt, dust, splash, drip, spill or other sources of contamination. Move all foods off the floor and provide covers for food containers.
- Velocity Wings, 20789 Great Falls Plaza #162 Sterling, VA 20165
- Date inspected: Nov. 30
- Total violations: 3
- Several spray bottles containing cleaning liquids with no label were observed in the kitchen areas. When taking toxic materials (cleaners) from bulk sources, the common name of the material must be labeled on the working container.. Label all unmarked spray bottles with the common name of their contents.
- 2 packages of salmon in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) with the vacuum intact were observed within the reach in cooler on the line. When fish that is in ROP is removed from freezing for thawing, the package must be cut, slit, poked or otherwise compromised to allow the introduction of oxygen before thawing begins. This eliminates the growth of harmful anaerobic bacteria. EHS discussed this with the chef. Chef voluntarily discarded the 2 salmon packages.
- A ice cream scoop was found stored in a small container of stagnant water. In-use utensils that are stored between uses must be stored on a clean, dry surface, in water that is 135F or more, or in continuously running water that has enough velocity to wash away food particles. Scoop and container were moved to the three basin sink to be cleaned.
- Pit Stop(The), 46230 Cranston St Sterling, VA 20165
- Date inspected: Nov. 30
- Total violations: 1
- A large container of prepared potato salad was observed within the walk-in cooler with no date marking. When keeping time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) for more than 24 hours, a date that the food was prepared/made or a discard date not to exceed 7 days from the date that the food was prepared/made/opened must be labeled on the food/container. Person in charge date labeled the potato salad.
- Chuy's, 21365 Epicerie Plaza Sterling, VA 20164
- Date inspected: Nov. 30
- Total violations: 3
- In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
- After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils are not air-dried, adequately drained.
- Door gasket of the tall hot holding unit is in need of replacement.
- Be Right Burger (Terminal C), 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Nov. 30
- Total violations: 4
- 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.
- Handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink in kitchen observed without paper towels.
- Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41°F or below in that cut lettuce, tomato and cheese registered between 46°F in the sandwich prep cooler refrigeration unit in front food prep area. As per the PIC said unit has been open frequently.
- Low boy refrigerator not maintaining time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at 41°F or below. Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- United Airlines Dulles C-4, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Nov. 30
- Total violations: 1
- The sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided near hand sinks in both restrooms.
- Ashby Ponds- Maple Grove Continuing Care, 21160 Maple Branch Terr Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Nov. 30
- Total violations: 2
- Observed hand sink on first floor kitchen by the oven with paper towels in the dispenser but not dispensing paper towels. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel. Person In Charge (PIC) called maintenance to fix paper towel dispenser.
- Observed employee jackets hanging on a dry dish rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. PIC asked employees to move their jackets to the manager's office.
- Marcos Pizza, 46515 Harry Byrd Hwy #140 Sterling, VA 20164
- Date inspected: Dec. 1
- Total violations: 1
- Observed inverted mop in mop area wet and pressed against the wall.
- Passion Fin Restaurant, 42780 Creek View Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Dec. 1
- Total violations: 4
- Not all employees are informed, in a verifiable manner, of their responsibility to report illnesses related to food to their manager. Form 1b forms not available for several employees.
- Observed raw shrimp stored on dry storage shelf above ready to eat (RTE) sweet potatoes, mangos and vinegar. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Raw animal proteins shall be stored in a manner to protect against cross contamination to RTE foods or other raw animal proteins.
- Observed several food containers stored directly on floor of walk-in freezer. Bottom shelf of speed rack in freezer contains beef that is not stored at least 6 inches off of floor. All food shall be elevated at least 6 inches off of floor to allow for easy cleaning and to protect food.
- Observed leak at prep sink faucet. Facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
- Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe / Savage Burrito, 44703 Thorndike St. Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Dec. 1
- Total violations: 2
- Establishment is unable to provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
- Foods are not in good condition in that fruit fly observed in a whiskey bottle on shelf at the bar.
- Lucia's Italian Ristorante & Italian Store, 20789 Great Falls Plaza #188 Sterling, VA 20165
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 5
- A container of raw shell eggs was observed stored over a bag of yellow onions in the walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by separating raw animal proteins from ready to eat (RTE) foods. The shell eggs were moved to the bottom shelf of a different rack within the cooler.
- Several large pans of lasagna and cannelloni were found cold holding at improper temperature (44F). Time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready toe eat (RTE) must be held at 41F or less to inhibit the growth of harmful bacterias. PIC charge moved these items to the walk-in cooler so that they may rapidly cool.
- Several TCS/RTE food items throughout the kitchen do not have date labeling (cooked pastas, pancetta, sliced deli meats). When keeping TCS/RTE foods over 24 hours, a date marking when the food item was prepared/opened or a discard date not to exceed 7 days from the date that the food item was prepared/opened must be labeled on the food/container. Date mark these items.
- No consumer advisory was noted on the new menus. Only one item (steak & egg sub) requires a consumer advisory because the egg is available to customers undercooked or raw. A consumer advisory must be present to warn consumers of the increased risks of food borne illness associated with eating animal proteins raw or undercooked, with the specific items marked that the consumer advisory applies to. EHS recommends serving eggs cooked completely so that an advisory is not needed, otherwise the consumer advisory will need to be added to the menu with the steak & egg sub asterisked.
- No testing strips were available from the facility to test the QUAT sanitizer used at the three basin sink. Testing strips or other device are required so that the concentration of QUAT sanitizer may be monitored to ensure proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment. Procure these strips or other means of feasting. EHS gave facility QUAT test strips to use until the facility is able to get their own.
- Viet Fire Kitchen, 44650 Waxpool Rd #125 Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 4
- Beef broth noted as improperly cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Beef broth has been cooling for more than 6 hours and the temperature is at 44 degrees. Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food(s) from 135F to 41F within a total of 6 hours and from 135F to 70F within 2 hours.
- Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: tofu, beef 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.
- 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 green towels observed being used on top of the basils to keep them fresh.
- Carrabba's, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 8
- The bar hand washing sink soap dispenser is broken and not dispensing soap. Soap not provided at the hand sink to facilitate proper hand washing.
- Observed paper towels not provided at the hand sink on the cook line. Provided paper towels at all hand sinks at all time to facility proper hand drying at hand sink.
- According to the Person in charge today the salmon on the menu is provided to the customer undercooked if requested. The salmon is marked with a consumer advisory statement. Parasite control documentation for the salmon is not on file. the person in charge is not sure if the salmon is farm raised. The invoice for the salmon from PFG does not indicate the type of salmon and the box in which the salmon came in was discarded. salmon does come in frozen.
- Observed raw shrimp and calamari improperly stored over a box of lemons in the walk in cooler.
- Observed dried-on food debris on the slicer in the prep kitchen. according to the manager on duty the slicer is not being used. Maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.
- TCS (time temperature control for safety) foods are cold holding at improper temperatures (on ice) at the salad station. Cut tomatoes- 54F Cut cabbage- 52F fresh mozzarella- 51F Cold hold TCS foods at 41F or less.
- Ready to eat (RTE) TCS foods noted as held longer than the maximum 7 days at 41F or less. Meatballs date marked 11/27/2023 and crumbled sausage date marked 11/20
- Improper methods used to thaw ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) salmon. Salmon left in the ROP package at refrigeration temperatures.
- Pind Indian Cuisine, 20522 East Hampton Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 5
- Two large containers of chicken curry in the walk in observed improperly cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in that said chicken registered at 50°F. As per the PIC said chicken was made two days prior and has been cooling in the walk in refrigerator since. Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food(s) from 135°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours and from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours.
- The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
- Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in that tray of cooked ready to eat papad observed stored on floor in rear food storage area.
- Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
- Plastic bowl with no handle observed being used to scoop rice in the rice cooker and stored in the cooked rice.
- Subway #38920, 23560 Overland Dr Ste 130 Sterling, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 2
- Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41°F or below in that chicken, turkey, ham, cut lettuce, tuna salad and cheese registered between 44°F to 50°F in the top section of sandwich prep cooler refrigeration unit in front food prep area. As per the PIC, said food were placed in said unit one hour prior. Said unit registered operating at 50°F.
- Sandwich prep cool for cold holding TCS food items is not maintaining time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at 41°F or below.
- Miyama Japanese Fusion, 20789 Great Falls Plaza #110 Sterling, VA 20165
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 2
- A container of raw chicken was found stored over a container of raw soft shell crabs. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal proteins from each other and arranging them in order from lowest internal cook temperature to highest. Employee rearranged the cooler so that the raw chicken was stored on the bottom shelf, below the soft shell crab.
- A container of stagnant water with in-use utensils stored within it was observed on the cook line at the breading station. Utensils that are in-use but stored in between those uses must be stored on a clean dry surface, within water that is 135F or more, or in continuously running cold water with enough velocity to wash away food particles. Employee removed the container to the dish machine and replaced with a clean, dry container and utensils.
- Extreme Pita, 1 Saarinen Circle, Sterling, VA, USA Sterling, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 5
- The person in charge (PIC) was not able to produce a verifiable employee health reporting agreement for each of the food employees.
- Observed raw shell eggs improperly stored over ready to eat foods such as hummus and tzatziki in the walk in cooler. Also observed raw chicken improperly stored over six pans of liquid eggs in the walk in cooler.
- The ecolab sink and surface sanitizer is not registering at the manufacturer minimum concentration for food contact sanitizing. Test strip registered the sanitizer at 452 ppm lactic acid. Minimum requirement is 704ppm.
- Quinoa (127F) noted as hot holding at improper temperatures at the homestyle rice cooker on the line. Hot hold TCS (time temperature control for safety) foods at 135F or above.
- Several ready to eat TCS foods are date marked with a discard date that exceeds the maximum seven day holding time at 41F or below. Slavik chicken date marked 12/3-12/10 Roasted red pepper date marked 12/4-12/14 pizza sauce date marked 12/4-12/14 According to the person in charge all prepared ready to eat TCS foods only last 2-3 days in the facility. EHS suggested to only label with the preparation date (or open date if commercially processed to indicate the day or date by which the food shall be served or sold. The RTE TCS food may be held for a maximum of 7 days with the day of preparation counted as day 1.
- Doubletree Hotel- Dogwood Bistro, 21611 Atlantic Blvd Sterling, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 14
- Staff are not trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. Kitchen staff to not have food thermometers to monitor temperatures of foods. Kitchen staff are not trained to verify the concentration of chemical sanitizers or how to verify that the dishmachine is sanitizing. The bartender is not trained to wear gloves while preparing fruit for beverages.
- When asked, the Person in Charge was not able to provide verifiable documentation that all on-duty staff have been trained on employee health policy. Correct by training all staff to report signs and symptoms of illness and report if they have been diagnosed with one of the big 6 reportable illnesses. This must be documented in a verifiable manner, such as signed forms 1-B or equivalent.
- A food service worker was observed failing to wash their hands when returning to the kitchen after an interruption in their work. Correct by training staff to wash their hands when returning to the kitchen after an interruption in their work. After this was brought to the workers attention, they immediately corrected this by washing their hands.
- A wiping cloth bucket is stored in a handwashing sink and is blocking it from use. Correct by removing the bucket from the sink. The food service worker corrected this by removing the bucket from the sink after the inspector brought this to their attention.
- Raw shell eggs stored above apples. Raw chicken stored above raw meat. Raw hamburger stored above raw meat & fish. Store raw animal foods with higher cook temperatures below raw animal foods with lower cook temperatures. Store raw chicken below raw raw meat. Store raw hamburger below raw meat and fish. After discussion, the food service worker corrected this by relocating the foods to the correct order.
- The kitchen dishmachine is not sanitizing. After six runs, the maximum internal rinse temperature was measured at 149°F. Correct by sanitizing in the three compartment sink prior to repair/adjustment of the dishmachine to the correct internal rinse temperature of 160°F or above.
- Foods previously prepared and held in the establishment are not rapidly reheated to 165°F within two hours. Soup reheating for two hours was measured at 152°F. The food service worker corrected by discarding these foods. When hold holding temperature control for safety foods that are were previously prepared and held in the establishment reheat them to 165°F or above within two hours.
- Multiple foods prepared more than 24 hours in advance are not observed bearing date marks. Correct by date marking temperature control for safety foods that are opened or prepared greater than 24 hours in advance to reflect a maximum cold holding period of seven days, including the date of preparation.
- Multiple menu items that are served cooked to order such as eggs any style and a hamburger are not asterisked to the consumer advisory footnote on one of the menus. Correct by asterisking all menu items that consist of or contain raw or undercooked animal foods to the reminder at the bottom of the menu.
- The chemical solution in a wiping cloth bucket tested at over 500 parts per million (ppm) and does not meet the standard for sanitizing chemicals. Correct by providing and using chemical sanitizers in accordance with the manufacturer's use instructions. The food service worker corrected this by disposing of the strong solution and making a fresh batch of sanitizer at 150 ppm quat.
- When asked, the food service workers were not able to locate a food thermometer. Correct by locating or obtaining a minimum of two food thermometers for use in monitoring food temperatures.
- Multiple kitchen staff are not wearing hair restraints. Correct by instructing all kitchen staff to wear effective hair restraints such as hats, hairnet, or visors.
- When asked, the food service workers indicated that they did not have the means to monitor the internal rinse temperature of the high temperature dishmachine. Correct by locating or obtaining a maximum temperature registering thermometer or other effective, irreversible means to verify that the high temperature dishmachine is reaching the correct sanitizing temperatures.
- The nonfood contact surface of the ice machine deflector is noted in need of cleaning. Correct by cleaning this area and increasing the regular cleaning frequency.
- Wendy's #6649, 24310 Liberty Harvest Court Sterling, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Dec. 4
- Total violations: 1
- Observed that paper towels were not provided at the front handwashing sink.
- Ashburn Pub (The), 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #196 Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Dec. 5
- Total violations: 4
- The following areas of the physical facilities in need of repair: hole in wall above kitchen hand sink, broken wall tile above kitchen hand sink, and missing cove molding near back door.
- Observed employee touching ready to eat shredded chicken with gloved hand after touching several other surfaces. Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food and used for no other purpose.
- Observed large bag of onions and box of canned marinara sauce stored directly on floor. Tray of cooling chicken wings stored directly on top of mop sink and adjacent to hand sink without splash guard. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Observed improper methods used to thaw frozen shredded chicken. Frozen chicken in plastic bag observed in microwave at 80-100F. Chicken placed in sheet pan to then cool down in walk-in-cooler.
- Broadlands Brickoven Pizzeria, 42882 Truro Parish Dr #110 Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Dec. 5
- Total violations: 6
- Employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report illnesses as they relate to food. No signed Form 1b forms available for employees.
- Observed slicer stored unclean. Food contact equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned after use and stored clean.
- Observed the following packaged food items, not intended to be consumed within 24 hours, removed from original container and not bearing date and name label: sliced ham, sliced turkey, sliced salami, and prepared pasta.
- Observed prepared food stored unprotected. Containers of sliced onion, diced cooked chicken, sliced meatballs and cheese stored uncovered on the bottom shelves in the pizza prep coolers. Containers of feta cheese and onions stored directly on the floor in the walk-in-cooler. Bread and garlic knots stored directly in plastic grocery bags. Food shall be stored protected from contamination.
- Observed cart holding clean in place slicer and containers of clean wares, reach in freezer bottom shelf, and walk in cooler fan grates unclean.
- The following areas of the physical facilities observed in disrepair: walk-in-cooler floor is cracked and bowed, and poses as a potential hazard, the right-side door gaskets of the reach-in-cooler are not tightly fitted, ice particles have formed surrounding the door.
- Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel Kitchen, 45020 Aviation Dr Dulles, VA 20166
- Date inspected: Dec. 5
- Total violations: 4
- Observed employee working at the dish machine handle dirty wares (load dish machine) and then unload clean wares without first washing their hands.
- Observed wait staff employee wash their hands at the bar in a designated dump sink. Employee dried their hands on a wiping cloth. Employees are to wash their hands in designated hand washing sinks only. Employee informed by the person in charge (PIC) to wash their hands at the hand sink only.
- TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods are cold holding at improper temperatures in the grab and go cooler near the front desk. Turkey sandwich- 46F Ceasar salad- 48F.
- Paring knives used for cutting citrus at the bar are being stored on the side of the dish machine in between the machine and equipment next to it in a hard to clean area. EHS explained that small spaces in between two pieces of fixed equipment are not easily cleanable and therefore should not be used for utensil storage.
- Anita's New Mexico Style Foods, 44305 Ice Rink Pl #104 Ashburn, VA 20147
- Date inspected: Dec. 5
- Total violations: 3
- Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: steak, cooked potatoes, sausages. 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.
- Internal baffles of the low temperature dish machine observed with accumulation of food residues and in need of a cleaning.
- Observed accumulations of encrusted grease deposits or other soil on the following food contact surfaces: can opener.
The following facilities did not record any violations:
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