Manassas Health Inspections: 19 Violations At 1 Restaurant

MANASSAS, VA — Several facilities in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5.

COVID-19 restrictions have mostly disappeared around the state. Health inspectors conduct most restaurant and other health inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.

Violations 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. Other violations are addressed later, and an inspector may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance.

Here are the most recent inspections from the Manassas area, according to the Prince William Health District.

• Siam Classic, 9403 East St Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Nov. 29
  • Total violations: 4
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Raw chicken stored over vegetable.
    • Dishwashing machine was not sanitizing at right concentration level.
• Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, 9740 Liberia Avenue Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Nov. 29
  • Total violations: 6
    • Employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • No ability to dry hands at any hand washing sink location.
    • Improper use of wet wiping cloths. 3 Cloths observed sitting on counter while wet.
    • Scoops observed sitting in food bins between uses. Cups also being used as 'scoops' and left in bins between uses.
    • Faucet fitted with a multi-outlet connector, bypassing the protection.
• La Petite Academy, 10023 Dumfries Rd Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Nov. 30
  • Total violations: 1
    • The handwashing sink was measured 61 F in the kitchen.
• Hunan Cafe, 9662 Liberia Ave. Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Dec. 1
  • Total violations: 6
    • 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.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Improper handwashing procedures observed. Employee observed attempting to wash hands in prep-sink.
    • Employee observed attempting to reach into raw bin on flour in order to prepare crispy beef.
    • Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    • Observed cooked noodles being 'cooled' on open rack and uncovered in middle of kitchen. No time marking for cooling - stated cooling from 10am. Temp measured @ 87? @ 11am
• Mi Casita Restaurant, 8828 Centreville Rd Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Dec. 4
  • Total violations: 4
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • No signage was provided at handwashing sink in the kitchen.
    • No Thermometer was provided at 2 door prep cooler.
• Trummer's Coffee & Wine Bar, 14013 Promenade Commons St Gainesville, VA 20155
  • Date inspected: Dec. 4
  • Total violations: 11
    • There was not a valid person in the establishment with a certified food protection manager certificate.
    • An employee started with adding soap to their hands then proceeding with the routine, this was observed twice.
    • There was an employee observed rinsing hands at the 3 compartment sink.
    • There was food debris and observation of employees using the hand sink for things other than hand washing.
    • There were several food items in the 1 door upright cooler (45F) with food temperatures: 5 bags of kale (51F), 3 bags of Brussel sprouts (45F) and 3 bags of arugula (54F).
    • An employee was observed working with food without a proper hair restraint on.
    • The handle for scoop that is used for ice in drinks was resting on the ice.
    • In between use utensils were in containers of water that were room temperature.
    • There was single service items that were next to the hand sink in the kitchen without a partition to prevent contamination.
    • The 1 door upright reach in cooler was not properly holding at 41F or below. It was observed holding at 45F.
    • The floor in the bar area was not smooth and not easy to clean. There were cracks and crevices that prevent the floor from being cleaned properly,
• CJ FINZ Raw Bar & Grille, 9413 West St Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Dec. 4
  • Total violations: 3
    • The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
    • The handwashing sink was observed being used for purposes other than handwashing.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Afghan Famous Kabob, 14702 Lee Hwy Gainesville, VA 20155
  • Date inspected: Dec. 4
  • Total violations: 19
    • There was not a valid person in the establishment with a certified food protection manager certificate.
    • There was no verifiable employee health policy was not available at the time of the inspection.
    • There was no procedure available during the inspection to show how to clean vomit and diarrhea.
    • There were several employees drinking from unlidded cups and cups without lids around the kitchen.
    • There were several employees that were rinsing/washing hands at the 3 compartment sink.
    • In the walk in cooler there was raw chicken stored on the shelf above raw beef.
    • An employee was not sanitizing food contact surfaces after rinsing.
    • In the walk in cooler there was several food items that were out of temperature: cooked chicken (47F), Raw beef (57), chick peas (55F), raw chicken (54F).
    • There were several bottles of medication that was on the shelf above the prep table.
    • There was other personal items that were above the prep table.
    • There was a container of frozen meat on the floor that was filled with water, the person in charge confirmed they were thawing the meat.
    • In several of the cold holding units there was no ambient air thermometer inside.
    • There were several containers that did not contain the name of the food item/ingredient inside.
    • There were several food employees working with food that did not have on hair restraints.
    • There was a stand mixer that was observed to be clean but not covered to prevent contamination.
    • There was several nonfood contact surfaces that were covered in foil and cardboard.
    • The walk in cooler temperature was holding a temperature of 48F.
    • There was several wood utensils that were being used to cook.
    • There were no chemical test strips for the chlorine sanitizer.
• Taco Chinoz, 8694 Liberia Ave. Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Dec. 5
  • Total violations: 2
    • Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• CM Chicken, 9952 Liberia Ave. Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Dec. 5
  • Total violations: 6
    • Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The handwashing sink is blocked with various utensils, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    • In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Scoops being stored in food bin.
    • There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
    • Observed that the Hood system - 5 bulbs burned out.
• La Jarochita #2, 9612 Grant Ave Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Dec. 5
  • Total violations: 1
    • There are no screens at the service window or on the window built into the rear door.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Kung Fu Tea
• Mi Rico Peru
• Shah's Halal Food
• Chipotle Mexican Grill #729
• Sabor Latino Restaurant Las Mejores Mangonadas
• El Oasis Restaurant
• Bakery La Promesa Y Deli