Manassas Health Inspections: Dairy Queen, Metz Middle School

MANASSAS, VA — Several facilities in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6.

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.

• Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Rd Manassas, VA 20110
  • Date inspected: Dec. 1
  • Total violations: 1
    • The walk in freezer was observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning. Frost build up observed on ceiling and shelving area(s) next to cooling unit.
• Osbourn High School, 1977 Eagle Way Manassas, VA 20110
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 2
  • Total violations: 1
    • The walk in freezer was observed in a state of repair and condition preventing effective maintenance and easy cleaning. Frost build up observed on ceiling and shelving area(s) next to cooling unit.
• DQ Grill & Chill, 11702 Sudley Manor Dr Manassas, VA 20109
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 5
  • Total violations: 3
    • The Person in charge was not able to provide documentation that all food employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of or exposure to diseases transmissible through food.
    • This food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The Person in charge and food handler was observed drinking (coffee) from an uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
• Pupuseria Y Restaurant La Paz, 10320 Festival Ln Manassas, VA 20109
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 6
  • Total violations: 5
    • The Person in charge was not able to provide documentation that all food 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.
    • Observed that raw animal food (raw chicken for washing) was holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination by being close to the hand washing sink.
    • The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    • Observed employees were working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Breakers Korean BBQ
• Dean Elementary School
• Baldwin Elementary/Intermediate School
• El Espino Restaurant
• Everbrook Academy
• Velocity Wings