Floor Drain Clogged With Food Scraps: Reston/Herndon 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 cited in inspections at local restaurants -- including a floor drain clogged with food scraps at the U.S. Geological Society's cafeteria -- on June 12-14, the most recent dates available.

Jerry's Subs & Pizza, 1432 North Point Village Ce, Reston

Date: 6/14
Violations: 1

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed attached to the mop sink faucet (with a AVB) a hose with a spray nozzle attached to the end of the nozzle

Bartaco, 12021 Town Sq C200, Reston

Date: 6/14
Violations: 3

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: falafel, tzatziki in prep cooler at 46F and 47F.

Critical violation: Observation: Glassware dish machine was not reaching temperature to effectively sanitize. Use of this unit was discontinued.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: prep cooler holding at 46F.

J-Petal, 2260-B Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston

Date: 6/14
Violations: 1

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.

Sodexo America at U.S. Geological Society, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston

Date: 6/12
Violations: 5

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cheese 44F in cooler #09151 Kairak 2 drawer chef's base under grill.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Due to improper operation of the hot water, mechanical warewashing machine, the thermo data plate did not reach 160F, indicating that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not being adequately sanitized.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The food on display is not protected from contamination: eggs in display cooler uncovered with serving utensil handle touching food; breakfast pastries on counter next to display cooler uncovered with serving utensil handle touching food.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: 08709, 08716, 09151, 09177, & 09166

Non-critical violation: Observation: The floor drain at the tilt kettle appears to be clogged with food scraps and is slow to drain.

Thai Tada, 1106 Herndon Parkway, Herndon

Date: 6/12
Violations: 1

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chicken 70F, garlic and oil 70F held out for lunch.

Naked Lunch, 424 Elden St, Herndon

Date: 6/12
Violations: 1

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Observed cooked onions at 46F, hardboiled egg (shell removed) at 51F, cooked mushrooms at 50F

PJ Mulligan's, 2310 Woodland Crossing Drive, Herndon

Date: 6/12
Violations: 2

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine at dish and at bar was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine solution.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Cold valve at the cookline handsink faucet is not operating.