Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Sonic, Preston's Pub, Phorean 300

MANASSAS, VA — The Prince William Health District recorded violations at several facilities around the Manassas area during the most recent round of restaurant inspections. The most recent round of inspections occurred between June 15 and June 21.

Many 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.

• La Quinta Inns & Suites, 6950 Nova Way Manassas, VA 20109
  • Date inspected: June 16
  • Total violations: 5
    • Observed person in charge without certified food protection manager certification document present.
    • Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code because an employee acknowledgement and training has not occurred.Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code because an employee acknowledgement and training has not occurred.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    • The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
• Phorean 300, 13930 Estate Manor Dr. Gainesville, VA 20155
  
  • Date inspected: June 16
  • Total violations: 14
    • 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.
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the back next to the bar door.
    • The handwashing facility located next to the exit door toward the bar is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    • Unwrapped or uncovered food such as marinated chicken in the walk in cooler.
    • chicken mixed with red pepper noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria on the dry storage shelves in the kitchen.
    • The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) Chicken mixed with red pepper paste in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    • The Person in Charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    • Unlabeled food containers with the following food items that are not easily identified by appearance: soy sauce, marinated chicken and red pepper.
    • Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
    • Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    • Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
    • The floor in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
    • Mops not hung up to air dry.
• Preston's Pub, 9103 Andrew Dr. Manassas Park, VA 20111
  
  • Date inspected: June 16
  • Total violations: 7
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • The following food item(s) were observed to be unsound or adulterated: 1 Dented can of red gold tomato ketchup observed one on the shelves close to the walk in cooler, another dented can of "robusto style tomato strips one on the shelves in the middle of the kitchen, and another dented can of Nestle La lechera was observed on the same shelves.
    • Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE) : Raw eggs were stored above cooked hot dog in the draw cooler under the prep table in the kitchen.
    • The following food item(s) is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented and shall be discarded or reconditioned : 2 cans of tomato and one can of nestle condensed milk.
    • The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cut tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, shredded cheese, and raw hamburgers were measured at 45 F. ( Corrected during the inspection : The person in charge moved and placed the food in the walk in cooler for proper cold holding).
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • Mops not hung up to air dry.
• Sonic, 10850 Promenade Ln. Manassas, VA 20109
  
  • Date inspected: June 17
  • Total violations: 10
    • This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Observed that the continuous towel system used at the handwashing sink is not providing clean towels and/or is not operational.
    • Water from the handwashing sink in the kitchen was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    • Unwrapped or uncovered food in the the refrigerator.
    • Hot dog in the 4 door refrigerator, and cut tomatoes on the cold holding line were observed at improper cold holding temperatures of 47 F.
    • Food stored on the floor such as cooking oil / food stored less than 6" above the floor.
    • Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    • The 4 door refrigerator is not maintained in good repair.
    • The premises are not free of litter.
    • Mops not hung up to air dry.
• Courtyard Manassas Battlefield Park, 10701 Battleview Pkwy Manassas, VA 20109
  
  • Date inspected: June 21
  • Total violations: 1
    • Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code because: signed document for new employees not presently on file.