Manassas Health Inspections: 22 Violations At 1 Restaurant

MANASSAS, VA — Several facilities in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between July 5 and July 11.

COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed around the state, and 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.

• Sakura Grill, 6412 Trading Sq Haymarket, VA 20169
  • Date inspected: July 5
  • Total violations: 14
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The handwashing station at the bar location is being used to clean equipment and utensils.
    • Inadequate record keeping system for all raw sushi FISH/SEAFOOD when removed from their tagged or labeled container.
    • Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
    • The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Warewashing racks/cradles were visibly blackened with grim and scum & all cutting board surfaces were visibly stained.
    • Raw seafood and fish observed cold holding at improper temperatures.
    • 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): Sushi Rice.
    • Observed food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in Walk in Freezer.
    • The following food item(s) were found subject to contamination after receipt and during storage due to the condition as described: Sushi chef used knife to remove sealed packaging from cucumber then continued to use the same knife to filet fish without wash, rinsing, nor sanitizing the knife.
    • In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed dispensing utensils being stored in water above steam table. Water temperature was measured at 114*F.
    • Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: ice scoop in ice machine and drink dispenser ice well where handle is not protected from direct contact with ice being used in drinks.
    • Observed an excessive amount of frost and ice build up in walk in freezer.
    • The nonfood contact surface of the 3-compartment sink, deep fryer area, food prep shelves, has accumulations of mold, grime and debris.
    • Observed broken or missing ceiling tiles.
• China Star, 9917 Wellington Rd Manassas, VA 20110
  
  • Date inspected: July 6
  • Total violations: 22
    • Poor handwashing procedures observed.
    • Employees are not properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.
    • Employees were observed not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
    • 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.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching his nose.
    • No paper towel in the food preparation / cooking handwashing Observed that the continuous towel system used at the handwashing sink is not providing clean towels and/or is not operational.
    • The handwashing station at the food prep / cooking line is being used for purposes other than washing hands (rinsing food contact equipment).
    • Raw animal food (raw eggs) stored over ready-to-eat (sauces bottles) food in the refrigeration unit.
    • Unwrapped or uncovered food (TPHC - chicken and rice), in the following location (prep table) where the food is subject to contamination.
    • Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. Food employee handling cooked shrimp and chicken with the same gloves. Pieces of cooked chicken in the shrimp container were moved back to the chicken container.
    • Different types of raw portioned animal foods stored in the walk-in freezer in a manner that may cause cross contamination.
    • Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. A mixing or serving equipment was left completely (handler) inside the cooked rice container.
    • All food-contact surfaces of the equipment were washed and rinsed in the 3- compartment sink, not using sanitizer for sanitizer food contact equipment.
    • Uncovered container of French fries stored next to the handwashing sink in the food cooking area.
    • Food (containers of soy sauce) stored on the kitchen, walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
    • Single-service items (containers of soy sauce) were observed reused for the storage of different types of cooking sauces.
    • Single-service and/or single-use articles (boxes of paper hand towels are stored in the employee toilet room floor.
    • The chlorine sanitizer test kit available is expired, the container covered with grease and dirt and yellowish color, Unable to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
    • The nonfood contact surface of the kitchen tables, shelves, wall fan, containers, has accumulations of grime and debris.
    • The entire kitchen, warewashing, and food preparation areas are not clean, debris, dirt, and food accumulation observed on the floor corners and under the equipment. The floors and wall are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
    • Maintenance tools (dirty ladder) stored in the food preparation area.
• The Bone, 9420 Battle St Manassas, VA 20110
  
  • Date inspected: July 7
  • Total violations: 10
    • There was no procedure available during the inspection to show how to clean vomit and diarrhea specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Provided the person in charge was given a copy of Vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure.
    • There was no hand washing sign at the hand sink in the bar area.
    • The SSDC dishwasher was not properly sanitizing food contact surfaces.
    • Several food items that were prepped that morning was placed into cold holding without properly cooling food prior: cole slaw (47F), pico de gallo (47), romaine lettuce (56F),
    • An employee was observed working with food without a proper hair restraint on.
    • There were several food contact surfaces that were covered in aluminum foil.
    • There were some unused equipment in the facility, the shelving unit in the walk in cooler was in disrepair.
    • There was a leak under the 3 compartment sink.
    • There was no covered receptacle in the bathroom indicated for use by women.
    • There was a missing tile above the mop sink area.
• Velocity Wings, 10088 Dumfries Rd Manassas, VA 20110
  
  • Date inspected: July 10
  • Total violations: 1
    • No parasite destruction records maintained for raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form.
• Tortilleria El Pueblo, 8519 Manassas Drive Manassas Park, VA 20111
  
  • Date inspected: July 11
  • Total violations: 20
    • Employees were observed not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils.
    • Employees are not aware of or are not practicing proper methods to rapidly cool time/temperature for safety (TCS) food.
    • Poor handwashing procedures observed.
    • 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.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation. The near handwashing sinks without soap and disposable paper towels.
    • Soap was not provided at the hand washing sink in the warewashing (3 comp sink) handwashing sink.
    • No disposable towels were provided the handwashing sinks in the toilet room and warewashing/ 3compartment sink area.
    • Raw animal food (raw eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (cheese) in the walk-in cooler.
    • Uncovered food (soup containers) in the walk in cooler where the food is subject to contamination
    • The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: bowls and cooking equipment.
    • Rice and beans, pork and pupusas mix were not cooled within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF); and/or within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF) or less.
    • Carrots, cabbage and vinegar mix prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature was not cooled within 4 hours to 5ºC (41ºF).
    • Rice and beans, salad and pork prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
    • Methods used for cooling rice and beans, pork and pupusas mix were not adequate.
    • Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: sugar / salt.
    • Linens found in contact with tortillas.
    • In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
    • The nonfood-contact surface of the kitchen wooden tables is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
    • The ice machine and some plastic food containers are not in good repairs.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• The Learning Experience
• Mexico Lindo Restaurant & Market
• Cactus Grill