ICYMI: Herndon Restaurant Violations: 5 Restaurants, 23 Violations In One Week

Editor's note: This article was originally posted earlier this week.

HERNDON, VA — Fairfax County regularly conducts inspections of Herndon restaurants. Reports are generally posted about a week after the inspection. We've listed the violations from inspections at Herndon restaurants -- 23 of them at just five restaurants in the past week -- between June 22-29, the most recent dates available.

Sheraton Dulles Airport, 13715 Sayward Bv

Date: 6/28
Violations: 1

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following farm-raised fish served raw or partially cooked were observed without a written statement from the supplier stating that the fish were raised and fed according to 3-402.11(B)(3): salmon

Chopsticks, 135 Spring Street

Date: 6/26
Violations: 7

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: OBSERVED GARLIC IN OIL ON COOKLINE (82F).

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: OBSERVED TONGS HANGING FROM HANDLE OF STOVE.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND EGG CRATE PLACED UNDER POTS BETWEEN USE.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit(s) are (missing, damaged): 1 DOOR UPRIGHT TURBO AIR COOLER

Non-critical violation: Observation: The establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed that the WALLS AND FLOOR ALONG THE COOKLINE are in need of cleaning.

Mikaku, 3065-J Centreville Road

Date: 6/26
Violations: 1

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 2. COOKED PORK 48F, BOILED EGGS 47F, BEANSPROUTS 52F, FISH BALL 54F (COOLER); 3. FISH CAKE 43F; 4. RAW CHICKEN 43-45 (THAWED 2HRS PRIOR AT ROOM TEMPERTURE)

Pupuseria Dona Azucena, 1090 Elden Street

Date: 6/26
Violations: 7

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and to 41°F within a total of 6 hour: RICE cooling for 13 hours in the WALK-IN-COOLER observed at 85°F.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: RICE (127F), BEANS (128F)

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: SALSA AND FRIJIOLES IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine solution.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: ROBOT COUPE GRINDER, HOBART GRINDER IN AXILLARY KITCHEN.

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN AXILLARY KITCHEN.

Chanab Kabob, 3065G Centreville Rd

Date: 6/22
Violations: 7

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigerated food item(s) is received at inadequate temperatures: BOXED RAW CHICKEN 46F - WIC

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: 1. RICE 56F, GALLON MILK 57F, CHICKPEAS 56F, RAW CHICKEN (DELIVERY) 46F

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALT, FLOUR, RICE, ETC.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: OBSERVED FOIL LINING SHELVING UNITS IN SOILED CONDITION.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: WIC 50F

Non-critical violation: Observation: The (cavity, door seal) of the microwave oven is observed soiled.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): Plumbing connections under the HANDSINK, 3VAT SINK piping are leaking.

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