Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: Violations At 18 Locations

LEESBURG, VA — Officials from the Loudoun County Health Department inspected multiple restaurants across the Leesburg area from Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, including 18 different locations with violations.

As coronavirus restrictions continue to fluctuate around the state, health inspectors are returning to conduct some 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 Leesburg area, according to the Loudoun County Health Department.

• Red Fox Inn & Tavern, 2 Washington Street East Middleburg, VA 20117
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 3
    • Observed: spray bottles containing toxics (cleaners) not labeled with the name of contents
    • Observed: Ice machine {(sides) and refrigeration gaskets)} have dark residual build
    • Observed: restroom (employee) missing closed trash can lid
• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 1607 Village Market Blvd #100 Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Date inspected: Sept. 13
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed employee drop item on floor without washing hands.
    • Observed dented cans in dry storage area.
    • Observed buttermilk (48 F), Mac and cheese (55 F), and Sliced cheese (46 F) stored in walk in cooler recording temperatures above 41 degrees.
    • Observed liquid eggs with a "use-by" date of 9/8/21 in the walk in cooler. A container of pico de gallo was also observed in the walk-in unit with an expiration date of 9/10/21 in the walk-in unit.
    • Observed door to walk-in cooler does not close completely.
• Savoir Fare Limited, P.O. BOX 671/1 West Loudoun St Round Hill, VA 20142/20141
  • Date inspected: Sept. 14
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed: Date marking not observed on guacamole, pic, other items.
• Senor Ramon Taqueria, 38 S. King St Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Date inspected: Sept. 14
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed no sign at hand sink in the bar area.
    • Cutijo Cheese (7/9/21) and Chimiottorri (9/1/21) kept pass the 7 days.
    • Observed on online menu food item (milanesa) that does not have an asterisk.
    • Observed cooking thong being stored on the oven handle.
    • Observed low lighting in the walk in cooler.
• Roy Rogers, 451 South King Street Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Date inspected: Sept. 14
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed: Employee health plicy providing verifiable means to document that employees can report signs and symptoms of illness not available.
    • Observed: Paper towels missing from employee hand sink (nearest 3 compartment sink)
• Sakura Japanese Steakhouse, 516 Fort Evans Rd, NE Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 10
  • Total violations: 1
    • Unlabeled spray bottles were found to be holding chemicals with no identifying information.
• Qwench Juice Bar, 19353 Promenade Dr #103 Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 10
  • Total violations: 1
    • A gap was observed between the rim of floor sink and floor which allows water to go around drain and under tile.
• Viet Chopsticks, 19385 Promenade Dr Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 10
  • Total violations: 7
    • There are many repeat violations. Manager / ownership is not maintaining restaurant in a safe and clean manner.
    • Hot water under pressure was not available at hand sink at bar due to broken faucet handle.
    • Garlic and oil observed stored at room temperature. Sprouts observed with an internal temperature of 62 F. Raw shell eggs were observed at 67 F.
    • Buckets of broth located in the walk-in cooler, fried chicken, cooked shrimp, and rice were observed stored in coolers with no date markings.
    • Many live small flies (drain flies) were observed in dish ware area on the walls.
    • Cutting boards were observed with brown stains and many deep cuts where food is placed.
    • Heavy accumulation of old dried food residue and dust was observed on and in microwave ovens, oven door where food tongs are stored and on floor under storage racks.
• Souvlaki Bar, 9 A Catoctin Circle SW Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Date inspected: Sept. 10
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed an obstructed hand sink in front line of kitchen.
    • Observed inadequate sanitizing levels (150 ppm) in 3 compartment sink.
• IL Cappero Italian Restaurant, 19307 Promenade Dr #101 Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 10
  • Total violations: 2
    • Employee was observed cutting bread and placing the bread in a bread basket with their bare hands.
    • The tomato sauce was observed hot holding on line with an internal temperature of 118 F.
• Xcal Sport & Fitness, 1602 Village Market Blvd Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Date inspected: Sept. 10
  • Total violations: 1
    • Person in charge (PIC) observed handling raw tuna that will be served raw (in ready to eat form) with their bare hands.
• Pizza Hut #37455, 300 Fort Evans Rd #101 Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 10
  • Total violations: 3
    • Observed significant ice build-up in the walk in freezer. Also observed shelving in proofer and interior or equipment in need of cleaning.
    • Observed strong odor from grease trap by 3 compartment sink. Grease trap has large accumulation of standing grease/water.
    • Observed daylight through back door seal.
• Dairy Queen, 548 Fort Evans Rd Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 8
  • Total violations: 1
    • Containers of thawed chicken nuggets/tenders and open chili were found without date markings.
• The North Star School, 715 Childrens Center Rd SW Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Date inspected: Sept. 8
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed: Employee rest room is missing signage that states employees must wash hands.
    • Observed: Five wash/rinse/sanitize cycles at the high temp dish machine did not indicate a minimum surface temperature of 160F (see temperatures).
• Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 1083 Edwards Ferry Rd Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 8
  • Total violations: 1
    • EHS was unable to dry their hands at the handwashing station by the prep sink due to the paper towel dispenser being stuck/broken.
• Lansdowne Golf Clubhouse, 44050 Woodridge Parkway Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 8
  • Total violations: 2
    • Sliced tomato and squash was observed with internal temperature of 45° and 46°F while cold holding at salad prep station.
    • An employee lunch bag was observed stored on top of bottles of water while cold holding in cooler.
• Riverside High School Outdoor Concession, 19019 Upper Belmont Place Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Date inspected: Sept. 8
  • Total violations: 3
    • Observed hot water at hand sink insufficient at 86 degrees F.
    • No sanitizer observed.
    • No test strips provided to measure sanitizer solution concentration.
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 609 E Main St Ste BB Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Date inspected: Sept. 9
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed an open cup of coffee resting on the handwashing sink.
    • Observed daylight from under the front door. Door is not tight fitting.