McLean Restaurant Violations: Toothbrush Next To Clean Silverware

Every wonder how clean your local restaurants are? Fairfax County restaurants regularly undergo health inspections, with the frequency depending on the type of food served and how it is prepared. While violations like malfunctioning refrigerators and food that's not warm or cold enough often pop up, health inspectors sometimes note more critical violations.

“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," notes the Virginia Department of Health.

Here are full results for the latest inspections in McLean and Tysons, including restaurants that passed with no violations. Among these violations were drain flies at McDonald's and an employee toothbrush stored next to clean silverware. The latter was corrected during the inspections, and McDonald's must follow up with a pest control service.

Click on the violations to see each restaurant's results. Full reports are usually available five to seven days after the inspection on the health department’s website.

Violations

Beverly Deli: 1350 Beverly Road, Mclean, VA 22101, last inspection: April 26

violations: Food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or in a mop sink, lettuce stored on cutting board above trash can, following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: A FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED USING ROOM TEMPERATURE TO COOL COOKED MEATLOAF FOR 1 HOUR, food not dated for discard using the date of the first-prepared ingredient: EGG SALAD WAS PREPARED ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH, AND WAS OBSERVED TO NOT HAVE DATE MARK ON IT, clean KNIVES AND SPOONS were stored next to employee's toothbrush, window or door is kept open for ventilation and opening is not protected by a screen or other effective means (all corrected), Plumbing connections at the 3-VAT SINK piping are leaking

Capri Ristorante Italiano: 6825K Redmond Dr, Mclean, VA 22101, last inspection: April 18

violations: Foods cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: SLICED TOMATOES AT 49F IN THE 2 DR SUPERIOR PREP COOLER AND HALF-HALF AT 52F IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER (corrected) no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions, refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: 2 DR SUPERIOR COOLER AT 49F

Cookie Dough & Co: 1961 Chain Bridge Rd, MC LEAN, VA 22102, last inspection: April 30

violations: No test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions

Founding Farmers: 1800 Tyson's Blvd, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 24

violations: Foods hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: IN ALTOSHAM 1 DR HOT HOLDING CABINET- BEER CAN CHICKEN, TURKEY (119F, 117F) (corrected), wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter, raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: COCKTAIL MENU- THE MILLIONAIRE, WHISKEY SOUR, BLACKBERRY SOUR; BREAKFAST- BENEDICTS, RANCH STEAK AND EGGS, BISCUIT AND GRAVY; LUNCH/DINNER- BABY CHEESEBURGER, SEAFOOD TOWER, SPICY AHI POKE, PRIME RIB, ALL BURGERS

La Madeleine: 7960 Tysons Corner Center D-80, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 25

violations: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: MULTIPLE SPATULAS STORED IN CONTAINER OF CLOUDY WATER, foods cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: IN 3 DR PREP COOLER- CUT MELON, QUINOA, BOWTIE PATA (47F, 47F, 45F) (both corrected), refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: 3 DR PREP COOLER (47F), mold/debris buildup on interior of ice machine, no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall

McDonald's: 7937L Tysons Corner Center, MCLEAN, VA 22102, last inspection: May 2

violations: An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level OF 3-VAT SINK is not observed, container of cockroach bait gel stored in main office, (both corrected), wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter, drain flies observed near rear entry door and dry storage, sink basin at the3-VAT SINK is slow to drain, end caps are missing from the protective light covering of fluorescent light fixtures in the WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER

McLean Pizza: 1434 Center St, Mclean, VA 22101, last inspection: April 30

violations: Food employee was observed eating in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection, food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: MEAT SAUCE IN THE 3 DR TRUE COOLER AND TZATZIKI SAUCE IN THE 2 DR SUPERIOR PREP COOLER, no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions (all corrected)

Moby Dick House of Kabob: 6854 Old Dominion Dr, Mclean, VA 22101, last inspection: April 17

violations: Raw salmon stored over sliced tomatoes, paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink (both corrected), no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions

Nada Cafe: 8400 Westpark Drive, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 27

violations: Employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, Unlabeled food containers: mayo, mustard, foods cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: SLICED CHEESE AT 46F, 47F, AND 49F AND SLICED TOMATO AT 50F IN THE 2 DR DELFIELD PREP COOLER, interior of microwave soiled (all corrected), food temperature measuring device was found out of calibration in the range of use

Papa John's Pizza: 1300 Old Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA 22101, last inspection: May 1

violations: Foods cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: RANCH SAUCE AT 45F,50F,44F, AND 46F AND CHEESE SAUCE AT 44F AND 46F IN THE 2 DR TRUE COOLER IN THE FRONT (corrected)

PF Chang's China Bistro: 1716M Galleria At Tysons I, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 26

violations: Employees observed wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food, employees without hair restraints, utensils improperly stored between use as follows: MULTIPLE TONGS HANGING ON RANGE HANDLES, wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter, food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: SUSHI RICE (corrected)

Sabrina's Pollo: 1961 Chain Bridge Rd #6878, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 25

violations: Raw fish stored over cut tomatoes, onions, following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: MULTIPLE KNIVES ON MAGNETIC STRIP, bottles of glass cleaner stored over cas of coconut juice (all corrected), cans of tomato sauce and bottle beverages stored on floor, no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions, light bulb(s) in the PREP KITCHEN are not covered by a protective shielding

Sapphire: 8201 Greensboro Drive, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 23

violations: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: MULTIPLE KNIVES AND SCOOPS STORED IN CLOUDY WATER AT COOK LINE, food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked:IN WALK-IN COOLER- CHICKEN, RAITA, TOMATO BASED SAUCE, CHUTNEYS, TAMARIND SAUCE, air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level MOP SINK is not observed, mops are improperly stored between use (all corrected), wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter, food on display is not protected from contamination: GULAB JAMUN, RAITA, TAMARIND SAUCE, CHUTNEYS, SALAD ON DISPLAY AND UNCOVERED AT BUFFET LINE, manufacturer containers OF MILK were observed reused for the storage of MANGO LASSI, Person in Charge (PIC) has proof of successful completion of an approved Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the Northern Virginia Certified Food Manager certificate, light bulb(s) in the KITCHEN are not covered by a protective shielding

Springhill Cafe: 1430 Springhill Rd. Suite #102, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 20

violations: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints, raw beef stored over ready-to-eat carrots, person in charge is not able to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with the following potentially hazardous food item(s): HOT AND COLD SELF-SERVICE ITEMS, hand sink blocked by garbage can (all corrected), plumbing connections under the HANDSINK piping are leaking

Sweet Bites Cafe & Bakery: 6845 Elm St, #102, MC LEAN, VA 22101, last inspection: April 26

violations: Foods cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: QUICHE AT 50F AND 55F IN THE OPEN AIR COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE MACHINE; YOGURT AT 46F AND QUINOA AT 44F IN THE DISPLAY COOLER, no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection (both corrected)

Sweet Leaf: 7935L Tysons Corner Center, MC LEAN, VA 22102, last inspection: April 30

violations: Foods hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: IN HOT WELLS- RICE, CHICKEN (X2), MEATBALLS, AND TOFU (95F, 104F, 98F, 74F, 58F) (corrected)

The Sylvestry: 1728 Kirby Rd, Mclean, VA 22101, last inspection: April 23

violations: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food being held for more than the specified time/temperature allowed: 3 COTTAGE CHEESE TUBS IN WALK-IN-COOLER, dented can with intact cans in dry storage (both corrected)

Wetzel's Pretzels: 7931-LB Tyson's Corner Center F11L, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: April 30

violations: sanitizer concentration too low, mop stored in bucket of water after use (corrected)

Wildfire: 1714 U Galleria at Tysons I, Mclean, VA 22102, last inspection: May 2

violations: employee loaded soiled dishes into dish machine then put away clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands, unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination, foods cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: IN 1 DR/4 DRAWER UNDER COUNTER COOLER #2- TURKEY, CUT TOMATO, GOUDA (44F, 49F, 51F). AT COOK LINE- COOKED ASPARAGUS, COOKED BROCCOLI, COOKED FRENCH FRIES (74F, 62F, 73F) (all corrected), refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: 1 DR/ 4 DRAWER COOLER #2 (49F)

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