Local Starbucks Risks A Shutdown | 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 from inspections at local restaurants -- including at a Herndon Starbucks, were officials warned that the restaurant risked being shut down due to a lack of a permit -- from Feb. 12-14, the most recent dates available.

Pokehub, 11990-C Market St, Reston

Date: 2/14
Violations: 1

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed bags of rice on floor.

Mandarin, 1675-L Reston Parkway, Reston

Date: 2/14
Violations: 3

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The 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): bean sprouts.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The sink basin at the main hand sink is slow to drain.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed that the floors are in need of cleaning. Hood filters are also in need of cleaning.

Noodles & Company, 2405 K Centreville Road, Herndon

Date: 2/14
Violations: 2

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: 1) cooked shrimp 50F, tofu 45F @ sautee cooler, 2) cooked chicken 48F @ salad cooler

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: cold well sautee 47F

Houlihan's, 2200 Centreville Rd, Herndon

Date: 2/13
Violations: 3

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): When tested, the quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizing solution was observed to be at a concentration less than what is required for effective sanitization of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Observed the sanitizing solution in the 3 vat sink, and saute station sanitizer bucket with a concentration of less than 150 ppm total quaternary ammonium compound.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 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. Unit is able to heat water to 170F.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: tongs on oven handle, fryer scoop on fryer handle.

Restaurant Ariake, 12184 Glade Drive, Reston

Date: 2/13
Violations: 6

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: tofu stacked in bowls in #4 cooler.

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: tofu (45-55F), california roll (45F) in #4 cooler; bean sprouts (51F) in ice bath at grill station.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single-use gloves saved for reuse by food employees.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed the following food thawing using an improper method: tuna in bag and shrimp in water at prep sink

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed that mops are improperly stored between use. Mop rack is broken - mops are stored in mop sink.

Kindercare Learning Center, 3051 Centreville Rd, Herndon

Date: 2/13
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: 1) CUBBED CHEESE 50F, SHREDDED CHEESE 51F, GALLON MILK 51F, MILK CARTON 51F AND ALL OTHER TCS FOOD ITEMS >41F.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: DELFIELD 2DR UPRIGHT COOLER 57F

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed that the EXHAUST FAN ABOVE OVEN is not maintained in good repair.

Subway, 2527 John Milton Drive, Herndon

Date: 2/12
Violations: 3

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils, or after engaging in any activity that could contaminate the hands. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE ENTER KITCHEN TO START SHIFT AND PROCEEDED TO SERVICE LINE TO PUT ON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions. OBSERVED JACKETS HANGING ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING RACKS IN BACK HALLWAY, OBSERVED UMBRELLA ON SHELVING UNIT CONTAINING PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN BACK DRY STORAGE AREA

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): Observed that the FLOORS in the UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE BACK HALLWAY is in need of cleaning.

Starbucks, 2523 John Milton Dr, Herndon

Date: 2/12
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: 4) WHIPPING CREAM 50F; 5) COLD SANDWICHES 44F

Non-critical violation: Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: 4) DELFIELD 2DR COOLER @ ESPRESSO 50F; 5)OPEN DISPLAY GRAB & GO 50F

Non-critical violation: Observation: The food establishment's Permit to Operate is no longer valid due to expiration of the permit on December 31, 2017. No person shall operate a food establishment unless that person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Department. OBSERVED 2017 PERMIT POSTED AT FACILITY. PER CFM, 2018 PERMIT AWAITING ARRIVAL FROM CORPORATE OFFICE. Correction: To obtain a current Permit to Operate, contact the Health Department at (703) 246-2444 within 48 hours to make payment of the permit renewal fee. You may provide payment by cash, check, or credit card. Failure to pay the permit renewal fee and obtain a current Permit to Operate within 48 hours may lead to further enforcement actions by the Health Department including immediate closure. PLEASE ATTAIN 2018 FOOD FACILITY PERMIT ASAP AND POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

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