Cream Weeks Past Expiration: Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections

ASHBURN, VA — Numerous restaurants in the Ashburn and Sterling area recorded violations during health department inspections between May 1 and 8.

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 and around Ashburn and Sterling, according to the Loudoun County Health Department. Of note, health inspectors found black residue in the ice machine at Manhattan Pizzeria & Luv'n Berry and heavy cream weeks past the expiration date at TopGolf.

Manhattan Pizzeria & Luv'n Berry: 43930 Farmwell Hunt Plaza #108 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 8

Violations:

• Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. Blade of the can opener observed with accumulation of food residues.
• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: cooked spinach, sliced bacon, sausages meatballs. 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.
• There is a gap between the bottom of the back door and the floor. Cover the gap to prevent any insects/rodent from entering.
• Inside of the Ice machine observed with accumulation of black residues.

Roadhouse Momo & Grill: 44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 8

Violations:

• Employees unable to wash hands without soap at all sinks. Handwashing sink nearest the cold-prep area had no soap available and became clogged with beer that was dumped in it. Broken drain catch prevented proper drainage. No hot water at the dish room area hand sink, only cold faucet was operational.
• Observed the handwashing sink nearest the cold-prep area clogged with beer that had been dumped in it. A broken drain catch prevented adequate drainage. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and should not be used for purposes other than handwashing
• There was no soap available at the handwashing sink nearest the cold-prep area to wash hands. Provide soap at hand sink for proper hand washing at all times.
• Observed two ziplock bags of raw chicken thawing; one in standing room temperature water, and one in ambient air on top of a reach-in freezer. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less, completely submerged under running water, or at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below.
• Observed numerous pairs of tongs stored on oven door handles, a rice scoop sitting on an unprotected countertop, and stirring spoons for the stovetop sitting in stagnant room-temperature water.
• Observed numerous knives and kitchen utensils stored unprotected in a dirty shelving unit near the cold-prep area. Cleaned utensils should be stored in a clean, dry environment where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
• No hot water available at the dish room area hand sink, cold faucet only is functional. Hot water shall be provided for washing hands. The dish machine was visibly leaking into a bucket placed in the floor below. PIC informed me that there was a bad seal and parts were being sourced. The faucet in the mop/utility sink was leaking and spraying water. This prevented mops from being hung to dry properly.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop (TERMINAL B): 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 8

Violations:

• Sanitizer concentration at the three compartment sink registered at 0ppm when tested. Sanitizer visibly not pulling through the automatic feed line. Wares not sanitized after cleaning and before use.
• Bagged soups in the back kitchen water bath pot are hot holding at improper temperatures. Staff heats the soups in a water bath and then turns the water bath all the way down until the soups are needed however the bagged soups hold below the minimum 135F. Soups registered at 105F.
• Portioned diced chicken in a 3rd pan cold holding at improper temperatures (59F) on top of prep pans in the prep cooler.

Wendy's: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 8

Violations:

• No hand soap provided at the hand sink near the three compartment sink. Provide hand soap at all hand sinks at all times to facilitate proper hand washing.
• Observed prep pans stacked on the clean equipment shelf visibly dirty with food debris and grime. Maintain equipment food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

Chick-Fil-A: 45440 Dulles Crossing Plaza Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 8

Violations:

• Observed salad containers 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.

PHO Royal: 46839 Maple Leaf Pl Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: May 7

Violations:

• PIC was not able to produce a verifiable employee health reporting policy or procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• PIC could not locate proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food. Food employees and conditional employees should be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• When asked, the PIC was not able to describe or locate a vomit clean-up kit or plan. A food establishment shall have 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.
• Observed that both front and read handwashing sink in the kitchen were missing soap. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
• Observed raw beef without any wrapping sitting in reach-in freezer. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display.
• Observed cooked shrimp 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.
• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) in walk-in cooler not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: coleslaw, pho broth, cooked shrimp, cooked spring rolls. 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 with day 1 being the day the item was made.
• Observed rice scoop sitting in a bowl of stagnant ambient-temperature water. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, or in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under 12VAC5-421-1780 D 7.

Rais Pizza: 21595 Smith Switch Rd Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 7

Violations:

• The handwashing facility located in the back by the three compartment sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• 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.
• Pizza pie observed without time marking on the kitchen counter.
• There is a gap between the bottom of the back door and the floor.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit (Lactic Acid) present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• Clean glassware stored above the dish machine next to the hand sink without a splash guard. Remove the glasses to prevent possible food contact surfaces contamination.
• There is hole in the wall by the hand sink in the front of the kitchen.

Anna Sudha Community Kitchens: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #134-A Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 7

Violations:

• No violations found. Facility has started pest control service. The hole in the wall near the retractable wall has been sealed. Facility has organized their dry storage area and a reduction in clutter is observed. EHS discussed keeping up with cleaning and minimizing harborage conditions for pests.

BB.Q Chicken: 43801 Central Station Dr #150 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 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. Manager must document staff training.
• Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
• There is no chlorine chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.

Trump Island Main Clubhouse: 20391 Lowes Island Blvd Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Last inspection: May 7

Violations:

• The hand sink at the dish washing machine (pit) was observed blocked and inaccessible due to a push cart that had been fastened to the sink plumbing with thick wire. Hand washing sinks shall be used for no other purpose than to wash hands and shall remain free of any obstructions that may impede the washing of hands. Person in charge unblocked the hand sink so that employees may use it freely.
• Packages of raw beef were found stored with/above ready to eat (RTE) cheeses in a reach in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal proteins from RTE food items. PIC removed the steaks from the cooler.
• Time as the public health control (TPHC) is used for milk/cream that is located at the coffee bar within member services in the lobby. No written procedure was able to be confirmed for staff to follow/log times that milk/cream is kept. EHS discussed TPHC worksheet with PIC and this worksheet will serve as the protocol for using TPHC for cream/milk at all coffee stations that are available to consumers.
• A spray container with a green cleaning liquid found within and labeled with "Pasta water" was observed in use at the dish washing area. When taking toxic materials (cleaners) from bulk supplies, the common name of the material must be labeled on the working container. PIC removed the spray bottle to relabel.

Trump Island Clubhouse Grill: 20391 Lowes Island Blvd Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Last inspection: May 7

Violations:

• No hand soap was available at the hand washing sink at the bar. All hand sinks that employees utilize must be equipped with a hand washing provision (soap). Sanitizer is not a substitute. Person in charge replaced the hand sanitizer with soap.
• A spray bottle with no label information was found at the bar area. When taking toxic materials from bulk supplies, the common name of the material must be labeled on the working container. Employee removed the spray bottle and labeled it during the inspection.
• Facility was unable to provide the correct testing strips for the low temperature dish machine at the bar. A testing strip or device that tests the concentration of sanitizer must be provided so that effective levels may be maintained. EHS gave PIC chlorine test strips to use until correct testing strips can be ordered.

Passion Fin Restaurant: 42780 Creek View Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 6

Violations: No violations found.

Saffron Indian Restaurant: 43170 Southern Walk Plaza #106-108 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: May 6

Violations:

• Observed raw chicken and lamb meat 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.
• Observed diced tomato and cooked lentil and paneer cold holding at improper temperature (62F) stored on the kitchen counter. 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) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: cooked spinach, chicken, baked potato, lentil, lamb.
• In-use utensils improperly stored between use.

LoCo Kitchen, LLC: 1306 Squire Court, Suite D Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 6

Violations:

• Facility visited for routine inspection. Observed closed. Called and spoke with the owner. The facility closed as the owner is sick.

Route 7 Brewing Co: 20051 Riverside Commons Plz #148 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 6 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• 3 compartment sink faucet needs to be able to reach all 3 sinks. Temperature at 3 compartment sink needs to be at 110F minimum. Signage at all hand sinks.

Chopathi India Kitchen: 42840 Creek View Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 3

Violations:

• Observed the following foods hot holding at improper temperatures: Lentil soup 121F, Salan 110F. Time temperature control for safety foods shall be held at or above 135F.
• Observed the following foods cold holding at improper temperatures: Yogurt in the reach in cooler by grill (yogurt 65F), employee stated yogurt had been sitting out by grill and placed back into cooler. Yogurt 60F, Tofu 65, and cut Lettuce 59 at the line. Time temperature control for safety foods shall be held at or below 41F.
• No food handlers observed wearing hair restraints at start of inspection.

Subway Z Gate: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 3

Violations:

• No disposable towels were provided at both hand washing facilities in front food prep area and in the rear food prep area.
• Hand washing facility in the rear food prep area observed without soap.
• Sliced turkey, chicken, tuna salad and mozzarella cheese in front sandwich prep cooler registered at 48°F. Rest of the TCS food items registered at 41°F.

Be Right Burger (Terminal C): 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 3

Violations:

• Employee left over food observed placed on the meat slicer in the kitchen.
• The handwashing facility located in the kitchen observed blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.

TopGolf Dulles: 20356 Commonwealth Center Dr Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 3

Violations:

• Observed open cups of water for employee use by the dishwasher and above a soda machine meant for customer use.
• Observed heavy cream in the walk-in cooler kept past the use by date (04/13).
• Observed raw shrimp (46F) in the cooler under the stove at a temperature not conducive for cold-holding.
• Observed eye drops in bar area next to ready to eat (RTE) syrups meant for beverages.
• Observed a spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored next to ready to eat (RTE) syrups meant for preparing beverages at the bar area.
• Observed Ecolab high heat dishwasher draining water out onto adjacent surfaces with dish cloths barricading further leakage and a sanitizer bucket underneath the table to collect extra drainage water.

Creative Taste of Leesburg(Concession): 22377 Belmont Ridge Rd Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: May 3

Violations:

• No violations found. No covered receptacle in ladies restroom. Ensure paper towels are available in restrooms or provide way to dry hands after washing.

Devil's Backbone Taproom: 1 Saarinen Circle Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 3

Violations:

• The handwashing sink located in the food prep area in the kitchen is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use in that said sink observed with cutting cutting board and two boxes of bread placed on top of it.

Ohana Poke: 44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz 115 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 2 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• Permit not issued today. Complete the following prior to the follow up:
• Install threshold floor strip at both entrances to tiled floor.
• No covered receptacle in employee restroom -provide.
• Provide cooks thermometer, sanitizer and test strips.
• Front counter hand sink and dish room hand sink are without signage, paper towels and soap -provide.
• Employee restroom hand sink is without soap and paper towels -provide.
• Replace all acoustical tile in kitchen with washable tile.
• All refrigeration units shall be turned on and able to maintain foods at 41F or below.
• Provide interior ambient air thermometers for all units.
• Remove adhesive on equipment surfaces.
• No hot water available- provide 110 minimum at the 3 compartment sink.
• WIC handle missing/broken -replace.
• Employee restroom door is not self closing -provide.
• Prep table by WIF observed with rust build up -repair or replace.
• Install wash rinse sanitize labels for 3 comp sink.
• Seal all raw wood surfaces throughout kitchen area and restroom.
• Notes: hang mop rack, hot water heater shelf protrudes and is a hazard, food shall not be stored on floor of wic and wif. Implement employee health reporting policy and vomiting and diarrhea plan.

Meal4 U Inc: 504 Shaw Rd suite 216 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 2

Violations:

• Person in charge (PIC) unable to provide proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Proper drinking procedure not followed while prepping food in kitchen in that a food handler was observed drinking from an uncovered beverage container while prepping food in the food prep area in the kitchen.
• Stored food is not protected from cross contamination from raw meat in that observed large containers of raw marinated beef observed being stored in the shelf over the ready to sauces and cooked beef in the walk in refrigerator in the kitchen.
• The temperature measuring device for the wash/rinse/sanitizing tank of the high temperature dishwashing machine observed not operating.

EFESUS Mediterranean Cafe: 20937 Ashburn, Rd #125 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 2

Violations: No violations found.

Mirzaan Cuisine: 43330 Junction Plaza #190 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 2

Violations:

• Observed raw chicken, 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 time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: cooked goat meat, rice, cooked chicken. 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.

Sushi Queen: 46240 Potomac Run Plaza , Sterling, VA

Last inspection: May 2

Violations:

• Employee was working at grill station, wearing plastic gloves. He reaches into raw chicken or raw beef with gloved hands and tosses raw meat on grill top. Then, using same gloves, touches prep unit handle, prep cutting surface, utensils, etc. Thus, possibly contaminating all surfaces. Observed employee replicate this process multiple times, never removing gloves, including when meal was finished cooking.
• Bowl used as scoop in ready to eat food. Provide scoop with handle. Ready to eat foods cannot be handled with bare hands.
• There is no signage at hand sink for employees to wash hands. Provide written signage at each hand sink to wash hands.
• Observed raw shrimp 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.
• Employee touching numerous food contact and non food contact surfaces with gloved hands used for touching raw chicken and beef. These contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized to ensure no cross contamination.
• The person in charge is not able to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with the following potentially hazardous food item(s): Rice held for 4 hrs at room temperature. PIC did provide chart during inspection and we reviewed importance of keeping records if not using temperature as the control.

Taco Zocalo Kitchen: 21740 Beaumeade Circle #140 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 2

Violations:

• Ready to eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held over 24 hours are being kept past their consume by dates labeled on the containers. These foods are as follows: packed shredded chicken.
• Chemical spray bottle stored on the working table close to uncovered raw chicken.

Momos and More Inc: 506 Shaw Rd #329 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 2

Violations: No violations found.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries: 44650 Waxpool Rd Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 2

Violations: No violations found.

Bebop: 20630 Ashburn Rd #172 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 2

Violations: No violations found.

Crafted: 20693 Ashburn Rd #125 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 2

Violations:

• Facility receives Queso from Empty Bowl Queso. Per PIC, queso supplier is from ChefScape in Leesburg, VA. EHS did not see Empty Bowl Queso on VDACS firm inventory. Provide EHS with proper documentation such as a license or permit to verify source.
• Remove hand soap from dump sink.

Kiwa Korean Grill: 21438 Epicerie Plaza Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: May 2

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• Observed no written procedure for response to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• Observed handsink near prep area without soap in the soap dispenser.
• Observed raw meats being stored over ready to eat (RTE) sauces in the walk in cooler.
• Observed cooked white rice being hot held at 120F after being placed in reusable single-portion containers.
• Observed sanjang sauce (03/30), radish stew (04/03), and kimchi stew (03/19) being held past the maximum allowance of seven days in the walk-in cooler.
• Facility did not possess a food temperature measuring device.
• Observed containers of ready-to-eat sauces being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
• Observed ice scoops being kept in all ice machines with handle horizontally resting against ready-to-eat ice.
• Observed a spoon being used to wipe the excess foam off the head of alcoholic beverages resting in standing water.
• Observed reusable utensils meant for consumer use as tableware being stored with the food contact surface up.
• Observed facility in possession of bleach to potentially be used in the 3 compartment sink without any sort of testing kit or device to confirm proper sanitizing solution concentration.
• Facility does not possess an irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring the utensil surface temperature.

Pei Wei Asian Diner: 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza #190 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 1

Violations:

• No hand towels are available at the hand sink on the front line. All hand sinks that are utilized by food employees must have hand drying provisions. Supply this sink with a hand drying provision.
• Black & Pink soil residue was observed on the deflector of the ice machine. Non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency that precludes the accumulation of debris. Clean the deflector of the ice machine.

Miller's Ale House: 46280 Potomac Run Plaza Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: May 1

Violations:

• The potatoes were not reheated to a sufficient temperature and time to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
• Observed @ cold holding at improper temperature (44F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Ready to eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held over 24 hours are being kept past their consume by dates labeled on the containers.

Pizza Hut: 46651 Algonkian Parkway Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: May 1

Violations: No violations found.

Red Lobster #6255: 21065 Dulles Town Circle Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: May 1

Violations:

• Observed grits and pasta cold holding at improper temperature (51F) in small reach in cooler across from the grill. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.

Light bulbs inside the walking cooler aren't shielded.

Bojangles: 46160 Potomac Run Plaza Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: May 1

Violations: No violations found.

Rock N' Claws Seafood & Grill: 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: May 1

Violations: No violations found.

Chopsticks House: 46900 Cedar Lake Plaza #140 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: May 1

Violations:

• EHS observed raw shell eggs stored over various ready to eat (RTE) sauces in the reach-in cooler on the line, and raw chicken stored above RTE Tofu and raw beef above raw shrimp. Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by separating raw animal proteins from RTE foods, and by separating/arranging raw animal proteins from one another from lowest internal cook temperature to highest. Person in charge (PIC) moved the shell eggs to the bottom shelf, moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf, and raw shrimp above the raw beef in the walk-in cooler during the inspection.
• The testing strips for the chlorine sanitizer are available, however the accompanying color chart on the outside of the container has worn off and is no longer able to be compared against - Concentration cannot be properly discerned. A Complete testing strip kit or other device must be available and in working condition so that the concentration of sanitizers used on food contact surfaces can be properly and effectively maintained. Replace the testing strips with strips that can be properly read.