Drain Fly Invasion | Reston/Herndon Restaurant Inspections

RESTON/HERNDON, VA — Fairfax County regularly conducts inspections of Reston and Herndon restaurants. Reports are generally posted about a week after the inspection. We've listed the violations from inspections at local restaurants -- including an invasion of drain flies at Einstein Brothers in Reston -- from Sept. 7-8, the most recent dates available.

Einstein Brothers Bagel #1485, 1825 Fountain Dr, Reston

Date: 9/8
Violations: 5

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: observed that utensils are being stored between prep coolers at the line.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): Interior of ice machine was observed in need of cleaning.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the bottom of the back exit door.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed presence of drain flies in the back kitchen.

Anatolian Bistro, 13029 Worldgate Dr, Herndon

Date: 9/8
Violations: 5

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: bread

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked veggies 57F, hummus 55F, cooked eggplant 56F, feta cheese 56F all in True 2dr preptop cooler

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The concentration of the chlorine solution was measured at over 200 ppm. This concentration exceeds the approved limits for use with food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils in a foodservice establishment.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths improperly used for the following activity: cover bread

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: True 2dr preptop cooler 55F

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