Manassas Health Inspections: 50 Violations At 1 Restaurant

MANASSAS, VA — Several facilities around the Manassas area recorded violations during inspections from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1.

Most COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed around the state, and health inspectors are returning to conduct many 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.

• Chick-fil-A, 5015 Wellington Rd Gainesville, VA 20155
  • Date inspected: Oct. 26
  • Total violations: 1
    • There were several food items temp above 41F: 9 large cut fruit cups (45F),
• 2 Silos Brewing Company, 9925 Discovery Blvd. Manassas, VA 20109
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 28
  • Total violations: 4
    • There were 2 cups without lids on the produce sink.
    • There were no hand washing signs at the sink at the outside bar and the bar in restaurant.
    • There were containers under the prep table that did not have labels identifying items.
    • The waste water piping from the sanitizer compartment has a leak.
• Jersey Mike's Subs, 10322 Bristow Station Drive Suite 105 Bristow, VA 20136
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 28
  • Total violations: 3
    • 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.
    • The date marking system for prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) FOOD in the refrigeration unit is not in proper use. The person in charge stated that they ordered the date marking system and it has not arrived yet.
• Pizza Hut (inside Target), 9900 Sowder Village Sq Manassas, VA 20110
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 28
  • Total violations: 1
    • There was a build up of boxes blocking the mop sink and other items needed to operate.
• Taco Bell, 11017 Nokesville Rd. Manassas, VA 20110
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 28
  • Total violations: 2
    • There was no verifiable employee health policy was not available at the time of the inspection.
    • There was no procedure/bodily fluid kit available during the inspection to show how to clean vomit and diarrhea.
• Domino's #4233, 10054 Sowder Village Square Manassas, VA 20109
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 2
    • There was no verifiable employee health policy available at the time of the inspection.
    • There were 5 ceasar salads (55F) and 6 garden salads (51.6F), and 21 blue cheese dressings (49.1) in the small reach in cooler with an ambient air temp of 55F.
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 9971 Sowder Village Square Manassas, VA 20109
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 2
    • There was a unlided cup on the top shelf of the prep station table.
    • There were personal size containers of kale salads (45) that were in the cold holding unit since 9:15 a.m.
• El Espino Restaurant, 8444 Centreville Rd Manassas Park, VA 20111
  
  • Date inspected: Oct. 31
  • Total violations: 50
    • The person in charge has failed to ensure employees are complying with the requirements of the Regulations. Observed improper Hand Hygiene; Food Source: Food Temperature monitoring; and Sanitation or dishes and utensils by ware washing.
    • Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code because: No documented training has occurred.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • A food employee was observed chewing gum in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
    • A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
    • The handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
    • Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
    • A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided and/or is not clearly visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
    • Molluscan shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) obtained from an unapproved source being offered for sale or service. Observed unlabeled container of mussels at glass front reach in cooler. Person in charge could not provide information on their source - voluntarily discarded.
    • Observed tags missing from the molluscan shellfish containers.
    • Inadequate record keeping system for clams when removed from their tagged or labeled container. Observed no date marking on shellshock tags after clams were completely sold.
    • Observed uncovered container of salt stored on a shelf below the prep table.
    • Unwrapped or uncovered food (chicken nuggets & pupusa sauce) in the reach in coolers.
    • Raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (pre cooked beef) in the refrigeration unit.
    • Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    • Warewashing racks/trays were observed with visible accumulations of soil and food stains.
    • Equipment food contact surfaces (mechanical slicer) were not observed cleaned between uses with time/temperature control for safety (TCS) and raw fruits/vegetables.
    • Cole slaw stored in prep cooler for cold holding observed at improper temperatures. Moved to Walk in cooler.
    • The date marking system for several prepared ready-to-eat foods in the refrigeration unit is not in proper use.
    • A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the shellfish and eggs that may be served raw and/or undercooked
    • Observed that poisonous and toxic materials (WD-40 lubricant spray can) are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    • Two prep coolers (one in use) observed not maintaining time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at 41°F or below. Foods move to walk in cooler.
    • The Person in Charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    • Observed no ambient air and water temperature measuring device located in the reach in prep coolers.
    • Food packaged (salt in a bulk container located under the prep table in the establishment is not labeled as specified in law.
    • Raw animal foods packaged in carry out bags in the establishment is not labeled in accordance with Law.
    • Food (bagged potatoes) stored on the floor where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Food (oysters in an open bowl of ice) stored on the bottom of the reach in cooler uncovered where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • Employees wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
    • Cutting boards were observed stored unprotected at the floor.
    • Single-service items were observed reused for the storage of ready to eat foods.
    • Observed men's public restroom with missing toilet seat in the food establishment.
    • Observed broken handle on the reach in prep cooler.
    • The nonfood contact surface of the shelving in the walk in cooler are heavily corroded and not easily cleanable.
    • Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not finished to have a smooth, cleanable surface.
    • Two reach in coolers were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed.
    • The chemical sanitizer was too weak.
    • The nonfood-contact surface of the walk in cooler compressor fan is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency.
    • The 3 compartment sink and nearby hand sink leaks and is in poor repair.
    • Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door.
    • Observed that toilet tissue was not provided at each toilet in the women's bathrooms.
    • There is no waste receptacle located at the hand washing sinks.
    • The CEILING SURFACE with several broken ceiling tiles (kitchen, bathrooms) is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and/or nonabsorbent.
    • Observed supplies stored on the floor preventing proper cleaning from occurring.
    • Drain covers in floors are missing causing a tripping hazard.
    • Observed that mops are improperly stored between use.
    • Observed broken hood system light fixture taped over - potential fire hazard.
    • Observed missing cover plate for ice machine electronic controls.
    • Grease observed accumulating on the hood system.
    • The light intensity is below 50 foot candles where a food employee is working with food.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Learning Experience
• Wendy's #6635
• Mullen Elementary School
• Sudley Elementary School
• Starbucks
• La Gringa @ 2 Silos Brewing Company
• Unity Braxton Middle School
• Nicos Taco Truck #2