Undercooked Foods, Wiping Cloths: Restaurants In McLean Inspections

MCLEAN, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department continues to post restaurant inspection reports, we are looking at recent reports in the McLean area.

The health department's environmental health staff inspect more than 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.

This week's report focuses on McLean restaurants inspected between Nov. 6 and Dec. 21. Many restaurants were found with no violations.

The health department cautions residents that a single inspection should not be used to evaluate a restaurant. Rather, the health department suggests looking at multiple inspection reports for a better overview.

Click on each link to see the full report for the restaurant. Residents can also search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database.

Cafe Tatti, 6627 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Dec. 21, 2023

Violations

• Cold Holding CDI Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: (1) SLICED HAM (43F) WAS STORED IN EDESA 1-DOOR PREP COOLER OVERNIGHT; (2) HALF-HALF (43F) AND VITD MILK (46F) WERE STORED IN HOBART 3-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS. Corrective Action: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41F or below unless the permit holder is using 'time as public health control as specified under section 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. CFM DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS.
• Equipment, Maintain in Good Repair/Condition Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EDESA 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 43F DURING INSPECTION. Corrective Action: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41F. Do not use the unit to store time/temperature control for safety foods while it is not operating properly.

Pikoteo, 6811 Elm St, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Dec. 19, 2023

Violations

• Cold Holding REPEAT CDI Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: (1) COOKED PORK RIBS (43F) AND RAW FISH (44F) WERE STORED IN AVANTCO 2-DOOR PREP COOLER FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS; (2) MILK GALLON (43F) WAS STORED IN TRUE 1-DOOR UNDER COUNTER COOLER FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS. Corrective Action: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41F or below unless the permit holder is using 'time as public health control as specified under section 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. CFM DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS.
• Hot Water Sanitizing Temperature Met CDI Observation: Due to improper operation of the hot water, mechanical warewashing machine, the thermolabel did not turn black, indicating that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not being adequately sanitized. SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE PLATE SIMULATING DISHWASHER TESTER WAS 132F. Corrective Action: Immediately discontinue use of the dishmachine. Repair the dishmachine so that a thermolabel will turn black. Until the machine is adequately repaired, set up the 3 vat sink to manually wash, rinse and chemically sanitize food-contact surfaces. PLEASE SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
• Shellstock Label Marked, Last Date Served/Sold Info CDI Observation: The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label. Corrective Action: The identity of the source of shellstock (oysters, clams, mussels) that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels and marking the tag or label with the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. EHS DISCUSSED WITH THE CFM. CFM WILL LABEL THE TAGS IN FUTURE.
• Consumer Advisory for Raw/Undercooked Food, Disclosure REPEAT Observation: The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: CALAMARI, TUNA TARTARE, CEVICHE, SEARED SALMON, SALMON, PIKOTEO BURGER. Corrective Action: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods as raw/undercooked or identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. PLEASE REVISE THE MENU ACCORDINGLY AND FORWARD THE REVISED MENU TO EHS WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS.
• Equipment, Maintain in Good Repair/Condition Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: (1) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF AVANTCO 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51F DURING INSPECTION; (2) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF TRUE1-DOOR UNDER COUNTER COOLER AT 42F DURING INSPECTION. Corrective Action: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41F. Do not use the unit to store time/temperature control for safety foods while it is not operating properly. PLEASE OBTAIN URGENT SERVICE FOR THE COOLER AND FORWARD THE SERVICE REPORT TO EHS WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS.
• Equipment, Maintain in Good Repair/Condition Observation: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO SANITIZE. SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF PLATE SIMULATING DISHWASHER TESTER WAS 132F. Corrective Action: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41F. Do not use the unit to store time/temperature control for safety foods while it is not operating properly. PLEASE OBTAIN URGENT SERVICE AND FORWARD THE SERVICE REPORT TO EHS WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS.

Z-Burger, 1408 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Dec. 15, 2023

Violations

• Cold Holding REPEAT CDI Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: (1) SAUTÉED EGGPLANT (53F) WAS STORED IN SHOW CASE 1 OVERNIGHT; (2) CHOP SALAD (44F) WAS STORED IN SHOW CASE 2 OVERNIGHT. Corrective Action: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41F or below unless the permit holder is using 'time as public health control as specified under section 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. CFM DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS.
• DOK Having a CFM Present CDI Observation: THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) PRESENT IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. Corrective Action: CFM ARRIVED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT DURING THE INSPECTION.
• Handwashing Sink, Designated Use REPEAT Observation: Observed the handsink at the ICE CREAM STATION WITH SCOOP WASHING WATER DRAINING INTO HAND SINK BASIN. Corrective Action: Handsinks are to be used only for washing hands to encourage proper hand washing and to prevent contamination of cleaned hands. CFM WILL CORRECT THE VIOLATION AND FORWARD A PICTURE TO EHS AS A PROOF WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS.
• Openings Protected from Pest Entry Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the BACK DOOR. Corrective Action: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.

Red Tomato Pizzeria, 1327 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Dec. 14, 2023

Violations

• Hot Holding REPEAT CDI Observation: The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: MARINARA SAUCE (122F) WAS STORED ON STEAM TABLE FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. Corrective Action: Time/temperature conrol for safety food shall be held hot at a temperature of 135F or above unless the permit holder is using 'time as the public health control' as specified under 3-501.19. CFM REHEATED THE MARINARA SAUCE TO 178F.

Dal Grano, 1386 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Dec. 14, 2023

Violations

• Openings Protected from Pest Entry Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the BACK DOOR. Corrective Action: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.

Pulcinella Italian Host, 1310 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Dec. 5, 2023

Violations

• Consumer Advisory for Raw/Undercooked Food, Disclosure Observation: The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: NEW YORK ANGUS STEAK, CAESAR SALAD, AND SPAGHETTI VONGOLE. Corrective Action: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods as raw/undercooked or identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. PLEASE REVISE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY ACCORDING TO THE EXAMPLES PROVIDED AND FORWARD THE UPDATED MENU TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (EHS) WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS.
• Openings Protected from Pest Entry Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the BACK DOOR. Corrective Action: Fill or close holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings to protect against the entry of insects and rodents. PLEASE FILL THE GAPS.

Madison Deli, 1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Dec. 5, 2023

Violations

• Cold Holding REPEAT CDI Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: CHICKEN SALAD (45F), TUNA SALAD (43F), CHOPPED TOMATO (44F), AND SOUR CREAM (44F) WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS. Corrective Action: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41F or below unless the permit holder is using 'time as public health control as specified under section 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. CFM DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS.
• Methods to Facilitate Proper Cooling CDI Observation: The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: COOKED VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS (72F) WERE STORED ON COUNTER FOR ABOUT 2.5 HOURS. Corrective Action: Cooling hot foods shall be accomplished as follows: 1) placing the food in shallow pans; 2) separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; 3) using rapid cooling equipment; 4) stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; 5) using containers that facilitate heat transfer; 6) adding ice as an ingredient; or other effective methods. Food containers placed in cooling and cold equipment to cool shall be: 1) arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the containers walls, and 2) loosely covered or uncovered as long as protected from contamination to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. CFM DISCARDED THE SPRING ROLLS.
• Single-Service/Use Items No Reuse Observation: Manufacturer containers FOR SOUR CREAM were observed reused for the storage of PESTO SAUCE, AND BUFFALO SAUCE. Corrective Action: Manufacturer containers may not be reused for secondary storage of other foods because the containers are not durable enough for multiple reuse and become uncleanable.
• Hair Restraints Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. Corrective Action: Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, visors, hair nets or beard nets to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service items. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who ONLY serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff.

Greenberry's Coffee & Tea, 6839 Redmond Dr, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Nov. 15, 2023

Violations

• Cold Holding CDI Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: GARDEN CHICKEN SALAD (49F) AND TUNA SALAD (44F) WERE STORED IN OPEN DISPLAY COOLER FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS. Corrective Action: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41F or below unless the permit holder is using 'time as public health control as specified under section 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. CFM DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS AND RELOCATED OTHER TCS FOOD PER STORAGE TIME.
• TPHC, Food Marked with 4 Hour End Point CDI Observation: The following food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: SKIM MILK, HALF-HALF, AND WHOLE MILK. Corrective Action: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours, is used as the public health control the food shall: 1) have an initial temperature of 41F or less if removed from cold holding temperature OR 135F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 2) be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 3) be cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 4) be discarded if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit. CFM MARKED THE START AND END TIME.
• Equipment, Maintain in Good Repair/Condition Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF OPEN DISPLAY COOLER AT 51F DURING INSPECTION. Corrective Action: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41F. Do not use the unit to store time/temperature control for safety foods while it is not operating properly. (1) CFM RELOCATED OR DISCARDED THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD IN THIS UNIT PER STORAGE TIME; (2) OBTAIN URGENT SERVICE FOR THE UNIT AND FORWARD THE SERVICE REPORT TO EHS WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS; (3) BEFORE THE UNIT IS SERVICED, PLEASE DON’T STORE ANY TCS FOOD IN IT.

Amoo's Restaurant, 6271 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Nov. 14, 2023

Violations

• Cold Holding CDI Observation: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: (1) CUCUMBER YOGURT (44F) WAS STORED IN ATOSA COOLER FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS; (2) HUMMUS (49F) WAS STORED IN VICTORY 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS. Corrective Action: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be held cold at a temperature of 41F or below unless the permit holder is using 'time as public health control as specified under section 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. PIC DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS.
• Hot Water Capacity to Meet Peak Demands Observation: The permit holder has removed the water heater previously approved by the Health Department. The new water heater (Make: AO Smith, Model: GPVT-50 200, BTU input: 50,000 BTU/HR) does not have the capacity to meet the hourly peak hot water demands of the food establishment. The current peak hot water demand is 117gph of water at a 80F rise. Corrective Action: Within 30 days, the permit holder shall replace or upgrade the water heater with a unit that meets the following design and capacity requirements: (1) Commercial grade, (2) Minimum of 50 gallon storage tank, (3) Minimum recovery rate of 117 gph of 120F water at a 80F rise, and (4) Specifications and installation meet National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 5. The permit holder shall provide the Health Department with the specifications (cut sheet) for the replacement water heater and obtain approval prior to purchase and installation. Please be reminded that equipment replacement or addition is not allowed without prior approval by the Health Department. (1) UPGRADE THE WATER HEATER TO A NEW ONE THAT HAS THE CAPACITY TO MEET THE HOURLY PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS; (2) THE NEW WATER HEATER SHOULD HAVE 100,000 BTU/HOUR.
• Test Kit/Device for Chemical Sanitizer CDI Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions. NO TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SOLUTION. Corrective Action: OWNER PURCHASED BLEACH TEST KIT ONLINE.
• Covered Receptacle in Women's Toilet Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall. Corrective Action: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
• Hair Restraints: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. Corrective Action: Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, visors, hair nets or beard nets to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service items. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who ONLY serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff.
• Equipment, Maintain in Good Repair/Condition CDI Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: TRUE 1-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER AT 48F DURING INSPECTION. Corrective Action: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41F. Do not use the unit to store time/temperature control for safety foods while it is not operating properly. PIC RELOCATED THE TCS FOOD AND WILL NOT STORE ANY TCS FOOD IN THIS COOLER UNLESS IT CAN MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
• Wipings Clothes Stored in Sanitizer Solution CDI Observation: Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter. Corrective Action: Wet wiping cloths are to be used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces and are to be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses. PIC PUT THE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
• Handwashing Signage CDI Observation: Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided or is not clearly visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Corrective Action: Provide a visible sign or poster at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that reminds food employees to wash their hands. EHS PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGES.

Cafe China, 6271 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101

Date inspected: Nov. 6, 2023

Violations

• Wipings Clothes Stored in Sanitizer Solution Observation: Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter. Corrective Action: Wet wiping cloths are to be used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces and are to be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

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