Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 24 Violations At 1 Eatery

MANASSAS, VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Feb. 26 and March 7.

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. Of note, there were 24 violations at MVP Bar & Grill. The health inspector discussed all violations and corrective actions with the person in charge.

Juke Box Diner: 8637 Sudley Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 7

Violations: No violations found.

Pupusa Express: 8342 Shoppers Square Rd. Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 6

Violations:

• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• There was no soap available at the handwashing sink in the front.
• Boxes of foods found stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution.

Subway: 10094 Dumfries Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 6

Violations:

• There was no verifiable employee health policy available at the time of the inspection.
• The hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink was being used as a dump sink.
• There was no hand soap at the hand sink in the female restroom.

Bob and Edith's Diner: 9221 Sudley Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 5

Violations:

• The mops is observed hung in a place that the water drain in the kitchen floor.

Battle Street Bistro: 9402 Battle Street Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 5

Violations:

• 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 bacon stored above ready to eat food (cake).
• Observed the following food ( frozen pork) thawing using an improper method.
• No test strip available to monitor chemical concentration for dishwashing machine and 3 compartment sink.

MVP Bar & Grill: 7518 Old Linton Hall Rd Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: March 4

Violations:

• Throughout there was notice of various violations pertaining to hand washing, certified food protection manager certification, and properly wash, rinsing and sanitizing equipment.
• There was no person/employee that has a certified food protection manager certificate.
• There was no verifiable employee health policy available at the time of the inspection.
• There was no procedure available during the inspection to show how to clean vomit and diarrhea.
• An employee had an open drink container on the counter.
• An employee was rinsing their hands at the 3 compartment sink.
• An employee was drying hands with a cloth towel multiple times.
• The hand washing sink dish washing area had cleaning products in the basin.
• The hand washing sink in the dish washing area was not working.
• The person in charge did not know how to properly set up the 3 compartment sink. The dishwasher was not properly sanitizing dishes.
• There were several sour cream containers that were out of date per the manufactured best by date on the containers.
• There was various toxic chemicals and plant soil in the dishwashing area and around the kitchen.
• There were several cold holding units that did not have ambient air thermometers.
• The person in charge did not have a thermometer to measure food temperatures.
• There was insect glue paper strips around the kitchen and dishwashing area hanging from the ceiling.
• There were food items, ingredients in nonfood grade containers in throughout the facility.
• The facility was using single service containers as food containers.
• There was several pieces of equipment in the kitchen and dishwashing area that was not properly working.
• There were several raw wood planks and milk crates in the facility being used as nonfood contact surfaces.
• The hand sinks, 3 compartment sink and the dishwashing area had significant spacing that is not easy to clean behind, also there was sign of wear and tear on the caulk and mold build up.
• The hot water at the 3 compartment sink was temp at 101F.
• The faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen was leaking, also the faucet at the 3 compartment sink was leaking.
• The facilities walls, floors and ceiling were brown and need to be cleaned.
• There was several unnecessary items in the facility that did not pertain to the facilities function. There was an area of cluttered items on the opposite side of the prep area.

Pho 24: 8448 Centreville Rd Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 4

Violations:

• Poor handwashing procedures observed.
• The person in charge failed to have no violations of priority items during the current inspection.
• Poor handwashing observed. Food employees observed with soiled hands and arms, an indication of poor personal hygiene.
• Prepared frozen containers of soup (in the freezer) 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.
• Observed the following food thawing using an improper method (standing water in the 3 comp sink).: Meat and bones on meat.
• Food (boxes of oil and flour paper bags in front of the walk-in cooler stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.
• In-use utensils to serve rice stored in a container of water (room temperature (72°F, less than 135°F, improperly stored between use.
• Manufacturer containers of kimchi were observed reused for the storage of cut lemons.
• Single-service or single-use items (boxes of plastic food containers) found stored next to the mop sink.
• The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard covering the walk-in cooler shelves is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.

Pho Banh Mi 89: 10278 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: March 4

Violations: No violations found.

Kona Ice of Bristow, Nokesville & Quantico #1: 8104 Whitting Drive Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations: No violations found.

Wasabiko: 10695 Sudley Manor Drive, Suite 101 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• 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.
• Handwashing sink was observed block by flour bag.
• Raw beef stored above ready to eat rice in one door upright refrigerator.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Person in charge did not provide test strip for 3 compartment sink.

Taty's Chicken: 10768 Sudley Manor Dr. Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Feb. 29

Violations:

• 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.
• Pre cooked bean observed without date marked.

Rockwood: 7505 Iron Bar Ln. Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• There were food containers that were stacked on top of each other without them being properly dried before stacking.

The slicer was observed to be clean but not covered.

Starbucks Coffee #2980: 7375 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• Only 1 violation correction was included in this follow up which was the reason for the closure of the facility. The facility is approved to open for operation.

Chick-fil-A: 5015 Wellington Rd Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• Several hand sinks had significant breakage of the caulk around the connected panels.

Ashton Family Restaurant: 9920 Cockrell Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• The slicer and stand mixer were observed to be clean but not covered.
• There were several milk crates being used as storage that are not easily cleanable.

Chofita: 9630 Grant Ave. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• 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.
• No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink in the kitchen prep and bar areas.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
• The handwashing facility located at the bar and food prep areas are blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• Raw animal food (shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit.
• Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
• Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
• Wet wiping cloth buckets improperly stored.
• Clean equipment/utensils (tongs) were found stored on shelving where they would come in direct contact with passing employees clothing.
• In-use utensils (ice scoop) improperly stored between use.
• Food contact surfaces of extra-large pans, pots, and food display equipment is too large to fit inside the wash, rinse, and sanitize basins at the three-compartment sink.
• There is no waste receptacle located at the hand washing sinks at the bar nor kitchen prep areas.
• This food establishment facility does not have a mop sink.
• Light bulb in dry storage area not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.

Costa Azul Mariscos: 8265 Shoppers Sq Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• There is no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accreditied agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
• Management, food employees or conditional employees were not aware or informed of their responsibilities in reporting symptoms or diagnosis of diseases transmissable through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• 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.
• There is no written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the raw fish tilapia, served or sold in ready-to-eat form - ceviche - nor records are not retained in the food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish.
• A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: ceviche - raw fish and steak.

El Rulas Tacos: 10456 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi), Salmonella (nontyphodial), Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
• Food being kept on floor in Walk-in-Refrigerator.
• Cups being used as scoops. No handles and being kept in the food bin.

Ghosted Concepts: 14650 Washington Street Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• There were multiple containers of food that were not labeled with the name of the ingredient/food item inside.
• There were food items, ingredients in nonfood grade containers in throughout the facility.
• There were several containers of utensils that were not inverted/stored with handles outward to prevent contamination. A metal stand that was inverted and not keeping food equipment at least 6in off the floor, the stand mixer was uncovered.
• There was single service containers being used as scoops and storage.
• There was single service items that were not inverted/stored to prevent contamination.
• Several of the refrigeration units were missing bottom front panels. The hand sink was not properly draining.
• Several of the shelves in the reach in coolers were rusted and no longer easily cleanable.
• There was no air gap at the 3 compartment sink.

Black Garlic: 14600 Washington Street, Suite 146 Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• The menu has food items that can be served undercooked but did not have the reminder statement to inform customers of potential foodborne illness.
• The slicer was observed to be clean but not covered.
• The 2 door avantco prep unit was temp at 51F.
• There were no test strips for the Quaternary Ammonium chemical sanitizer solution.

Cook Out: 8502 Centreville Rd Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Water from the handwashing sink at front area was measured at a temperature less than 100°F. _ Hot water 66°F measured.
• Observed an unlabeled (label was removed) can in the food storage shelving.
• Cooked ground beef (on top of ice on the food prep area) cold holding at improper temperature, 48°F temperature recorded.
• Covered container of cooked ground beef (temp 48°F) observed on the 2nd shell in the walk-in cooler. The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
• All the handwashing station soap dispensers were observed in a state of repair.
• The 3 compartments sink faucet connection is leaking.
• There is no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in the toilet room used by females.
• There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to the front and warewashing areas handwashing sinks.
• Observed standing water on the food storage area and in the walk-in cooler #1 floor.

Panda Cafe: 10700 Dumfries Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Feb. 26

Violations:

• Various 'Duties of the PIC' are not met. See below. Through discussion - we were able to address the various issues/violations and corrective action was taken with proper practices implemented.
• 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.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Employees were witnessed not washing hands and switching various duties - No way to wash hands as there is no soap or paper towels at either kitchen hand sink.
• No soap at either kitchen hand sink location.
• No hand drying available at either kitchen hand sink location.
• Cooking sheet if raw chicken being stacked on cooking sheet of raw beef - uncovered.
• Raw foods (chicken and beef) being stored in contact with other racks and uncovered.
• RTE TCS foods must be marked with a time/date to indicate when it was made/to be discarded. Multiple dishes created and held are not marked with any time or date marking.
• Chicken being kept by broccoli outside of the cold holding unit. No marking of time/temp.
• Jumbo shrimp/prawn being thawed in original packaging fully submerged in bucket of stagnant water.
• Various bins with powders not identified with name of food/ingredient.
• Various cooking sheets of raw chicken and beef are being stored on the floor under the storage racks in the WIF. Also stacked on each other.
• Scoops for various food bins are being kept inside of the food. Some scoops are also cups without the required handle.
• Cardboard and foil used on shelving of NFCS.
• No heat test strips for the dish machine.

Hog Shack Bar-B-Q: 10470 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Feb. 26

Violations: No violations found.

Taco Bell #21151: 7620 Linton Hall Rd. Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Feb. 26

Violations:

• The clean water hose was laying inside the dirty water basin below the flood level rim.
• There was a connector that prevents the back flow prevention from properly working.

Velocity Wings: 10088 Dumfries Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Feb. 26

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi), Salmonella (nontyphodial), Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Hepatitis A virus or Norovirus.
• The menu has food items that are cooked fully - marked as being 'cooked to order' (such as chicken items). The only items that can be noted with the "*" (asterisk) are the items that are offered undercooked, such as a sunny-side up egg on a burger or the steaks.