Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Grease On Walls, Encrusted Debris

MANASSAS, VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between April 10 and April 25.

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. One notable inspection was at Pizza Hut, where inspectors found grease dripping down walls, encrusted dirt and debris around the the walk-in cooler and grease deposits on pizza trays. Restaurants with the most violations (11) were Lorena's Deli, Breakers Korean BBQ, Pho Nucuoi Saigon and Asian Garden.

Sheetz: 7201 New Stable Wy Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: April 25 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Chick-fil-A: 9939 Sowder Village Sq Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 25

Violations:

• Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not finished to have a smooth, cleanable surface. Observed carbonized cookie pans in the rack across from the ovens.

Lorena's Deli: 10997 Nokesville Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: April 24

Violations:

• Water from the handwashing sink at hand sink adjacent to the three-compartment sink was measured at a temperature less than 100°F (57°F).
• Raw animal food (raw eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (heads of lettuce) in the two-door reach-in cooler.
• The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and to 41°F within a total of 6 hour: fried rice cooling for 5 hours in the True three-door reach-in cooler observed at 52°F.
• Raw and/or undercooked eggs are offered on the menu board without proper disclosure.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the True two-door reach-in cooler.
• Food (e.g., beans, flour, cans of spices) stored in a location (in the hallways leading to the bathroom) where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
• Food (pupusas in the Frigidaire one-door reach-in cooler) stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination as follows: wrapped in nonfood grade black garbage bags, subject to environmental contamination from bags.
• Observed pots and bowls on the equipment rack in front of the kitchen door that have been cleaned not stored covered or inverted.
• The following nonfood contact surface were observed to be rusty: the table adjacent to the three-compartment sink and the chest underneath of the table.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution (chlorine) used is at the proper concentration.
• The floor around the cooking equipment is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and/or nonabsorbent. The floor was observed to have many cracks and holes in it.

Breakers Korean BBQ: 8300 Sudley Road A9 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 24

Violations:

• Observed hand washing sink was blocked by rolling cart near cook line in kitchen.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at handwashing sink near dishwashing machine.
• Observed that raw brisket was not stored in a covered container, packaged, or wrapped inside the chest freezer in the kitchen.
• Observed multiple unlabeled containers of food inside walk in cooler.
• Observed food storage containers or working containers of salt and sugar that have been removed from their original containers are not labeled to identify the contents.
• Observed boxes of food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer.
• Observed employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Observed wet wiping cloths improperly stored near clean dishes on dish storage shelves between use.
• Observed plastic container being reused as a scoop inside salt bulk bin container in kitchen.
• Observed dishwasher in dish washing area is in disrepair.
• Observed 2 burnt out light bulbs above the cookline in the kitchen.

Pho Nucuoi Saigon: 8130 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 24

Violations:

• No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing sink near food preparation counter.
• Observed raw steak stored over ready-to-eat (whole peppers) food in the walk in cooler.
• Observed meats stored in closed grocery bags inside the walk-in freezer.
• Observed multiple unlabeled containers of food inside food prep coolers in kitchen.
• Observed big pots of soup on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and freezer.
• Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters in the kitchen.
• Observed utensils stored in a cup of room temperature water near hot holding pot in food preparation area.
• Observed cardboard liners used on counters near grill area in the kitchen.
• Observed 2 door prep reach in cooler in disrepair in kitchen.
• Observed that the floor inside the walk-in cooler was not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and/or nonabsorbent.
• Observed wooden storage rack used to store paper supplies near food preparation counter.

Swirlie's Soft Serve Manassas: 9901 Pennsylvania Manassas, Virginia 20110

Last inspection: April 23 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Emilianos Bar & Grill: 7911 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: April 23 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: 9945 Sowder Village Sq Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: April 23

Violations: No violations found.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #317: 7311 Sudley Rd Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 22

Violations: April 22

• The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment is not maintained at 110 F.

Nash & Smash: 12853 Galveston Ct Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: April 22

Violations:

• Single service cups acting as scoops stored down in containers of signature sauce and garlic sauce subjecting sauces to contamination from hands.
• Commercially prepared mac n' cheese @ 96-128 degrees F being reheated in the Qualite hot holding unit.
• Per the owner, some items on the menu board displayed in the restaurant can be cooked to the customer's preference such as hamburgers and eggs.
• Observed the following TCS food thawing using an improper method: Sealed container of commercially prepared mac n' cheese being thawed submerged in standing water at room temperature.
• Scoop for dispensing ice from Avantco ice machine was stored in ice machine with handle down in ice.
• Single service cups continuously being used to scoop signature and garlic sauces.
• Single service items for hamburgers were stored with the food contact surface exposed to contamination.

International House of Pancakes #3190: 12901 Galveston Ct Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: April 22

Violations:

• The American Dish Service stationary high temperature ware washing machine is STILL in disrepair, and is not sanitizing dishes/equipment to 160 degree F as indicated by the thermolabel remaining white with no color change. (Wash temperature 110 degrees F and rinse temperature 180 degrees F.) Note: The ware washing machine had been placed back into use without health department approval as required by the statement on the routine inspection report dated 4/8/2024.
• There is a large build up of ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
• Old equipment was stored adjacent to the outside waste receptacles/dumpster.

Charley's Philly Steaks: 8300 Sudley Road, #F11 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 22

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 in front near the registers was measured at a temperature of 79F, which is less than 100°F.
• The handwashing facility located across from the ice machine is blocked by a chemical bucket, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and to 41°F within a total of 6 hour: chicken tenders cooling for over 6 hours in the Essential Quality 1 door prep cooler observed at 52 F.
• The handwashing sink is observed in state of disrepair in the kitchen across ice machine.
• The door gasket to the Essential Quality 1 door prep cooler is in poor repair.
• Observed cardboard liner on metal shelf below prep table near 3 compartment sink.
• Wet mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Asian Garden: 12857 Braemar Village Plz Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: April 22

Violations:

• Food packages are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants. Dented food cans containing chestnuts and bamboo shoots were observed in storage with un-dented cans.
• Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination to other raw animal foods and to RTE foods. Raw eel, raw tuna, and raw salmon were stored together in the same bin in the reach-in cooler at the sushi bar.
• Unwrapped or uncovered food (egg rolls) in the walk-in freezer.
• Raw animal food (raw tuna, raw salmon, raw eel, and raw eggs) stored over and adjacent to ready-to-eat food (salad mix, cut cucumbers, and cooked shrimp) in the refrigeration unit (reach-in cooler at sushi bar and walk-in cooler).
• The food-contact surface of the meat slicer is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency. The meat slicer was observed dirty and uncovered between use.
• Cut lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage mix were cold holding in the reach-in cooler at the sushi bar at an improper temperature (49 degrees Fahrenheit). The cut lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage mix was prepared one hour at the time of the inspection.
• The date marking system for prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) raw salmon, raw tuna, and cooked shrimp in the reach-in cooler at the sushi bar is not in proper use.
• The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu without proper disclosure: all items under "Japanese Lunch Special," "Entree from Sushi Bar," and the following items under "Appetizers": "Tuna Tataki," "Ahi Tuna Sashimi," "Sushi," and "Sashimi."
• The Person in Charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device for the reach-in cooler at the sushi bar.
• Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: uncooked white rice.
• Food (ginger in white bins at sushi bar) stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.

Starbucks Coffee #7809: 8809 Centreville Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: April 18

Violations:

• Mop not hung up to air dry.

Petra Grill: 12635 Galveston Ct Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: April 17

Violations: No violations found.

Savor Kitchen: 9772 Center St. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: April 17

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.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The Person in Charge or certified food manager is responsible for educating his/her employees on good personal hygiene including handwashing and glove changing to help prevent foodborne illness. Poor personal hygiene greatly contributes to foodborne illness.
• The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
• The gaskets for walk in cooler and walking freezer are in state of disrepair.
• Mop not hung up to air dry.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill: 7803 Sudley Rd, Ste 101 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 17

Violations:

• Water from the handwashing sink next to the prep sink was measured at a temperature of 73°F which is less than required 100°F.
• The methods used for cooling Pico de Gallo in the walk-in cooler were not adequate. Uncovered container of Pico de Gallo on the second shelf and 4 small containers of Pico de Gallo on the third shelf were found at 55 F after 2 hours of in the walk-in cooler.
• Single service items napkins observed unprotected from contamination on the customer self-service counter in front.

Wingstop #476: 8805 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: April 17

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.
• No paper towel provided at handwashing sink.

Super Chicken: 10380 Festival Ln Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 16

Violations:

• The owner requested a site visit, after many complaints, the restaurant is closed temporarily.

Raices Peruvian Cuisine: 8643 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: April 16

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.
• 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 located at front area was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
• Cut tomato measured at 50 F and cut lettuce at 50 F cold holding at improper temperatures at 2 doo prep cooler across grill.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• 2 door prep cooler is Unit is not able to maintain internal items at a temperature of 41°F or less.

Pizza Hut #37448: 8263 Shoppers Sq Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: April 16

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.
• The pizza trays were observed in a state of repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed.
• Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: pizza trays.
• The nonfood-contact surface of the walk in cooler front door (outside and inside) is not cleaned at an appropriate frequency. Accumulation and encrusted dirt and debris observed.
• The nonfood contact surface of the walk-in side cooler glass doors has accumulations of grime and debris, grease dripping down the walls.
• The wall behind and under the 3-compartment sink noted in need of cleaning.
• The food preparation area handwashing sink / wall is not properly maintained in good repair.

Southern Style Chicken & Waffle: 8124 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: April 11

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The handwashing facility located at the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• Raw egg observed stored above ready to eat food ( milk).

WindyCityEats: 18221 Camdenhurst Dr Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: April 11

Violations: No violations found.

El Oasis Restaurant: 9107 Andrew Dr Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: April 10

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health as they relate to the symptoms caused by illness, infection, or other source that is associated with an acute gastrointestinal illness or a lesion.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The methods used for cooling were not adequate. A covered container of guacamole containing diced tomatoes prep at 11:00 AM (now if 1:28 PM) stored in the prep table bottom.

Thai Peppers Restaurant: 10406 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: April 10

Violations: No violations found.