Restaurant Inspections: Samurai Steakhouse, Fairfax Deli, Waterside Cafe,

Fairfax Health District officials recently inspected food preparation and storage in the area. Full reports can be accessed on the health department’s website.

A “critical violation” is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.”

“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” according to Virginia Department of Health’s website.

These reports are from Oct. 5-9. Click on the name of the restaurant for the full report.

• Blue Ocean Japanese Restaurant 9440 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031 Critical Violations: 2
• China Star 9600-G Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 Critical Violations: 2
• Cinema Arts Theatre 9650 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031 Critical Violations: 0
• Fairfax Deli 10721 Main St 106, Fairfax, VA 22030 Critical Violations: 2
• Fair Oaks Express Cafe 3930 Pender Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 Critical Violations: 2

• Mosby Deli & Market 10560 Main Street LL-13, Fairfax, VA 22030 No Violations
• New York Pizza Factory 11143 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030 Critical Violations: 3
• Old Country Buffet #142 9650 Main St. Ste #24-28, Fairfax, VA 22031 Critical Violations: 3
• Pupuseria El Buen Gusto 10012 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031 Critical Violations: 3
• Red Zone Grill 10560 Main Street, #100A, Fairfax, VA 22030 Critical Violations: 2

• Room 99 Thai & Sushi 9992 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 Critical Violations: 2
• Samurai Japanese Steakhouse 10645B Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 Critical Violations: 2
• Waterside Cafe 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 No Violations
• Wendys #148 9688 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031 No Violations