Manassas Health Inspections: Duck Donuts, Smoothie King

MANASSAS, VA — Several facilities in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Dec. 7 and Dec. 13.

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.

• Duck Donuts, 10286 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136
  • Date inspected: Dec. 7
  • Total violations: 2
    • There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
    • Observed a hose attached to a faucet that extended below the flood rim level of the mop sink.
• Smoothie King, 10297 Bristow Center Dr. Bristow, VA 20136
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 7
  • Total violations: 1
    • Observed ice machine service panel removed during operation.
• Pizza Hut #37453, 10334 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 7
  • Total violations: 6
    • Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy."
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed frost build up in walk in freezer.
    • Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces (pizza pans) and ware washer racks.
    • Closed Y valve at mop sink to supply chemical dispensing system observed under pressure (faucet handles on). This practice will cause the back flow prevention devise to fail risking contamination of the water for the establishment.
    • Observed missing ceiling tile and light shield above back door area.
• Subway, 10418 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 8
  • Total violations: 4
    • There is no Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager on duty during hours of operation.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Cold observed holding at improper temperatures. Roast Beef °F; Lettuce shredded @ 45 °F; Tomato sliced @ 45°F; Shredded Cheese @ 47 °F; Turkey sliced @47°F; and shredded chicken @ 47°F.
    • Wet mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
• Tony's New York Pizza, 10314 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 8
  • Total violations: 3
    • 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. (Woman's restroom only)
    • WD40 lubricant can found on a high shelf in the food prep area.
    • Ice machine service panel missing. Machine producing ice.
• Thai Peppers Restaurant, 10406 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136
  
  • Date inspected: Dec. 13
  • Total violations: 10
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The handwashing facility located at the ware washer is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    • Observed the following ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food being held in a container or package that does not bear a date or day: Cooked Rice in Walk in Cooler
    • A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the beef that (crying Tiger steak) may be served raw and/or undercooked
    • Observed employees' medicines are not properly located to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Also observed chemical lighter for stove stored on shelf above food prep area.
    • The ambient air and water temperature measuring device that is scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit located in the three cooling units are not accurate and/or easily readable.
    • Observed raw chicken stored uncovered in walk in cooler where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination from dusk build up on walk in refrigeration unit.
    • The ambient air temperature gauge on the walk-in cooler and both reach in prep coolers is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use. Observed temperatures recorded from PWHD ambient thermometer.
    • The nonfood contact surface of the wood knife mounting rack is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
    • The nonfood-contact surface of the reach in freezer is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Logan's Roadhouse
• Chipotle Mexican Grill #2723
• Carousel Children's Academy