Reston Restaurant Violations: Warm Meat At Risk Of Spoiling

RESTON, VA — Fairfax County regularly conducts inspections of Reston restaurants. Reports are generally posted about a week after the inspection. We've listed the violations from inspections at Reston restaurants -- including some improper meat storage at Barcelona -- between June 7-9, the most recent dates available.

Jay Vending Company (Parked Vehicle), 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr

Date: 6/9
Violations: 0

Sharkey's Shaved Ice, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr

Date: 6/9
Violations: 0

Barcelona, 12023 Town Square St

Date: 6/7
Violations: 5

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following fish offered for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction: swordfish, salmon

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: OBSERVED RAW BEEF (47F), RAW CHICKEN (47F), OCTOPUS (50F), SWISS CHEESE (53F) IN 2.5 DOOR 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER (GRILL)

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.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The following farm-raised fish served raw or partially cooked were observed without a written statement from the supplier stating that the fish were raised and fed according to 3-402.11(B)(3). Salmon

Tavern 64 at Hyatt Regency, 1800 Presidents Street

Date: 6/7
Violations: 4

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.

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: Yogurt (46F), Melon (48F), Hard boiled egg (48F), Butter (66F) at cold buffet.

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: 1 Door Upright Cooler at coffee station. (46F), cold buffet station.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Observed that the FLOOR AND WALLS NEXT TO THE FRYER are in need of cleaning.

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