Reston/Herndon Restaurant Violations: Food On The Floor

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 food stored on the floor at Sizzling Express in Herndon -- from July 19-25, the most recent dates available.

Chipotle, 1144 Elden Street, Herndon

Date: 7/25
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: cooked steak 52F and 56F, raw chicken 46F all in the 1dr cooler meat front.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution was measured at 500 ppm. This concentration exceeds the approved limits for use with food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils in a foodservice establishment.

Taco Bell, 11257 Roger Bacon Dr, Reston

Date: 7/24
Violations: 1

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: OBSERVED MILK IN THE GLASS DOOR QBD COUNTER TOP REFRIGERATOR AT 47 F. UNIT WAS AT 51 F.

American Tap Room, 1811 Library Street, Reston

Date: 7/24
Violations: 1

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the bar and kitchen handwashing sinks used by food employees.

Jay Vending Company (Building), 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston

Date: 7/21
Violations: 2

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous 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:Chicken wraps

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Equipment food-contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned before any possible contamination. Observed ice scoops stored directly on top of an ice machine unprotected

Critical violation: Observation: Observed the lack of an approved backflow prevention device on the water supply system.Observed no backflow prevention device located on a ice machine that has been relocated

Mosaic Christian School, 11501 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston

Date: 7/21
Violations: 3

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS NO SANITIZER ( BLEACH OR QUARTERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND ) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Based on a discussion with the PIC/CFM, food employees are not inspecting the food upon receipt to verify proper temperature and intact packaging.Based on a discussion with the PIC/CFM, food employees are not inspecting the food upon receipt to verify proper temperature. IT WAS OBSERVED UPON DISCUSION AND OBSERVATION BY EHS THAT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) IS NOT MONITORING RECEIVING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device. PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DID NOT HAVE A FOOD THERMOMETER.

La Ong Thai Bistro, 2521 John Milton Drive, Herndon

Date: 7/20
Violations: 2

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: SPICY BEEF SALAD (NUM TOK)

Sizzling Express, 13861 Sunrise Valley Dr, Herndon

Date: 7/19
Violations: 7

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures.

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: yogurt 52F at open display cooler

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Onions stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.

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: 1) walkin cooler 42/43F, 2) drink open display cooler 53F

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 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.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.

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