Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 29 Violations At Restaurant

MANASSAS, VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between March 8 and March 21.

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 29 violations at Petra Grill. The health inspector discussed all violations and corrective actions with the person in charge. A follow-up inspection will be scheduled as the restaurant corrects violations.

Mandala Night Club & Restaurant: 7234 Centreville Road Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 21

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.
• Raw egg observed stored above ready to eat food ( chips box).
• Handwashing sink faucet observed in state of disrepair.

Subway #37747: 12639 Galveston Court Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: March 20

Violations: No violations found.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 12697 Galveston Ct. Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: March 20

Violations: No violations found.

Dunkin: 8625 Sudley Road Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: March 20

Violations: No violations found.

A Deli: 10384 Portsmouth Rd Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: March 19

Violations:

• There is no Northern Virginia Certified Food Protection Manager on duty during hours of operation.
• 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.
• Raw eggs being stored above raw foods and beverages.
• Various foods stored on floor in Walk-in-Refrigerator (beef, lettuce and tomato.
• Single use plastic bins being re-used for various food storage.
• Wrong test strips being used in order to check sanitizer level/potency. Chlorine strips being used for QT solution.
• Every surface covered in various food grime/grease. When opening cabinets or working in and out of the prep-station, cross contamination can happen.
• No air-gap at 3 vat sink. PVC pipe extends into drain.
• Various litter in kitchen area and 2 broken slicers on 2 different prep-counters covered in food debris and trash.

The Cupcake Mafia: 8711 Libeau Drive Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 19

Violations: No violations found.

McDonald's: 8287 Shoppers Sq Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 19

Violations:

• An employee was observed applying soap before wetting hands to properly latter and wash their hands.
• In the 2 drawer reach in cooler there was a tray of raw shell eggs stored in a manner that could contaminate unpackaged sliced ham and ready to eat eggs.
• There was a package of uncovered sliced ham in the 2 drawer reach in cooler.
• At the frymaster sandwich assemble station there was a container of cheese slices temp at 64F and 67F. There was a container of sausage burritos that were in a 2 door low prep cooler that temp at 48F.
• The chemical sanitizer bucket concentration was measured above 100ppm.
• In the reach in cooler and sandwich assemble station there were covered containers of shredded lettuce temp at 57F and cut tomatoes 45F.
• A shelf with clean dishes stored is placed next to the mop sink without a separation to protect from contamination.
• On the rack next to the 3 compartment sink clean dishes were being stacked without properly drying first.
• There was packages of single use gloves used for food prep stored on a shelf with chemicals.
• There was a connector attached to the mop sink faucet the placed the back flow prevention under pressure.
• The plumbing system at the mop sink was leaking at the faucet.
• In the restroom that was used by females did not have a trash can with a lid.
• There were mops at the mop sink not in position to properly let them dry.

Dunkin & Baskin: 13414 Dumfries Road Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: March 19

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: sugar.
• Observed "Y" splitter connected to mop sink faucet, bypassing backflow protection.

Nicos Taco Truck #2: 120 Kent Village Square Manassas, VA 20111

Violations:

• The temperature of the hot water was initially measured at 71 degrees F, then at 90 degrees F.
• The hot water at the 3 compartment sink was measured at 71 degrees F initially, then at 90 degrees F.

Shah's Halal Food: 10689 Sudley Manor Drive, Suite 102 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: March 18 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: 9501 Liberia Ave. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 18 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Guapo's Grill & Rottisseri: 8498 Centreville Rd Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 18

Violations:

• Raw and/or undercooked fish - tilapia and other seafood are offered on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure.
• Food (low level ice machine installed in front of the handwashing sink at the ceviche prep area) stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
• Boxes and packages of single service items and articles were stored outside (parking lot) the building under a tent. Clean single use and single-service items were found not stored in a clean, dry location, 6'' off the floor, or were exposed to splash, dust or other contamination.
• Observed the 3 compartments sink pre-wash spry hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin.

Subway: 10888 Sudley Manor Drive, Suite 3A Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 15

Violations: No violations found.

Tortilleria y Tienda Sol de Dia: 8909 Centreville Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 13

Violations: The food establishment is operating Illegally with cooking outside.

Domino's: 10175 Hastings Dr. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 15

Violations: No violations found.

Petra Grill: 12635 Galveston Ct Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: March 15

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 written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands was not provided and/or permanently affixed at any of the handwashing sinks used by food employees.
• Uncooked halal chicken nuggets stored over repackaged raw lamb and beef in walk-in freezer.
• Raw chicken kabob and shawarma stored over cooked/ready to eat (RTE) gyro meat (beef) in the Ikon 4 drawer under the grill refrigerator.
• The following pieces of equipment were unclean: meat grinder, chick pea grinder, meat slicer, standing dough mixer.
• Interior of ice machine is unclean.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: raw chicken kabob and raw chicken shawarma, at 44 and 43 degrees F respectively, in the Ikon 4 drawer refrigerator under the grill; mango lassi in front display refrigerator at 45 degrees F.
• Container of ibuprofen stored on shelving with single service items.
• Sliced tomatoes, cut 3 hours previously, found cooling on top of the Kool It 3 door prep reach-in refrigerator at 45 degrees; sliced tomatoes, cut 3 hours previously, found cooling in stacked, covered containers in walk-in cooler.
• Cooked gyro meat (beef) found cooling in Ikon 4 drawer refrigerator under grill at 50 degrees F; sliced gyro meat, cooked and cut off cone at 11am, found cooling in stacked, covered containers in walk-in cooler.
• There were no ambient air temperature measuring devices (thermometers) in the Kool It 3 door prep reach-in refrigerator or in the Ikon 4 drawer refrigerator under grill.
• Spray bottles (water, per CFPM) and various containers of spices were not labeled properly with the common name of the food.
• The front door of the food establishment was propped open upon arrival allowing the potential entry of insects and rodents (vermin).
• Large amounts of foods stored in open hallway accessible to patrons.
• Foods found stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
• Clean equipment including pots and pans were stored on the shelving with the food contact surface exposed to dust and other contamination.
• Single service foil containers were stored with the food contact surfaces up and exposed to possible contamination; large amounts of single service items were stored in the open hallway accessible to patrons.
• Various single use containers being reused to store other foods in throughout the kitchen.
• Single service items such as utensils and cups were found to be displayed unprotected (without proper dispensers) and exposed to contamination in the self service area.
• The cutting board on the Kool It 3 door prep reach-in refrigerator is discolored and scored.
• Grocery bags were used to store foods in, in the walk-in freezer.
• Plastic trash bags (soiled) being used to line shelving.
• The following refrigeration units did not appear to be holding temperatures of 41 degrees F and below: Ikon 4 drawer under grill refrigerator, Kool It 3 door prep reach-in refrigerator, front display case.
• The 3 plugs/stoppers for the 3 (4) compartment sink are missing and other items such as glasses are being used to block the flow of water out of the basins.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution (chlorine).
• The wastewater pipes of the 3 (4) compartment sink extend down into the elevated floor drain, eliminating the air gaps.
• Various light bulbs throughout kitchen and hood system burnt out and/or missing.
• Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions resulting in personal items such as a cell phone being stored on the prep table.

Thai Tyme: 10167 Hastings Dr. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 13

Violations:

• An employee was observed making ready to eat spring rolls with their bare hands.
• In the avantco deep freezer there was several containers of food that were uncovered.
• In the walk in cooler food was arranged in the order of shell eggs and raw chicken being stored over raw shrimp on a shelf.
• On the prep table there was container of lettuce that was sat in water.
• On the shelf of the prep table there was several medication bottles above the food.
• There was a container of chili oil thawing on the counter. In the prep sink there was raw meat thawing in a water bath.
• There were food items, ingredients and utensils in nonfood grade containers in throughout the facility.
• In the walk in cooler there was a shelf with food that was stored under the water line from the cooler fans.
• In between use utensils were in containers of water that were room temperature. There was single service scoops laying in the bulk food containers.
• There was several containers of utensils without the handles upward to prevent contamination.
• The facility was using single service items for food storage and for scoops in bulk food containers.
• There was foil lining on carts that held food containers.
• There was several wood utensils in the facility that were being used.
• The energy star dishwashing machine was not properly connected to drain water.

Marco's Pizza: 12801 Galveston Court Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: March 13

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 written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Drinking containers were stored in a manner that may contaminate food (adjacent to food under dough prep table).
• Per staff, since the handwashing sink in the front/dough prep area is in disrepair and shut off, they have been using the adjacent food prep sink to wash their hands.
• The handwashing sink in the food prep area (dough making) is in disrepair and has been taken out of service.
• Sanitizer stored adjacent to container of food (flour?); SnapPak cleaner adjacent to food on shelving near 3 compartment sink.
• Clear container with red lid holding white powder unlabeled; white bins of food unlabeled.
• In use utensil (knife) was observed to be improperly stored inside Turbo Air prep reach-in refrigerator with handle over open food bin full of food.
• Soda crates are being used as shelving in both the walk-in cooler (WIC) and dry storage areas.
• The handwashing sink in the dough prep area is in disrepair (leaks) and has been completely shut off. Per staff, it is to be repaired later today.
• Wet mop observed on floor.
• Adequate lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions resulting in personal items such as backpacks being stored on shelving with food.

Autenticos Tacos Mexicanos: 218 Holden Dr Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 12 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Restaurante Las Flores Bar & Grill: 327 Manassas Dr. Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 12

Violations:

• 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.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the men's toilet room.
• A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the raw eggs that may be served raw and/or undercooked.
• Food offered for service or sale contain unapproved food additives or additives at unapproved levels. This food establishment is using an unapproved additive to make cheese that is served to customers.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach-in cooler and the cheese freezer.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

Moe's Southwest Grill #795: 12841 Galveston Ct Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: March 11

Violations:

• This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Bowl (not a proper scoop) found in cooked black beans.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: shredded lettuce on top of the Avantco 2 door prep/reach-in refrigerator at 49 F.
• Chemicals stored above single service items (eating utensils) in front.
• Pico de Gallo that was made earlier today was found stored in covered containers, stacked on top of each other in the walk-in cooler at 43 degrees F; the green salsas made earlier today were found at the salsa station at 46 degrees F, but in the walk-in cooler at 38 degrees F.

Las Playitas Restaurant, Sports Bar & Grill: 8684 Liberia Ave. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: March 8 (pre-opening)

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.
• 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.
• Food employee observed drinking from bottled water throughout kitchen areas.
• No test strips in order to measure sanitizer for wash/rinse/sani.

Pho 24: 8448 Centreville Rd Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: March 8

Violations: No violations found.