Rodents In The Ceiling | 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 evidence of rodents in the ceiling at China King in Herndon -- from May 15-16, the most recent dates available.

Bagel Cafe, 300 Elden St, Herndon

Date: May 16
Violations: 7

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: Provolone, cheddar at 49, 49F in 1DR UR cooler.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Consumer advisory statement missing from menu board.

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The concentration of the chlorine solution was observed in excess of 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): Observed soap in sanitizer vat being used to sanitize cutting boards.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: 1DR UR COOLER at 47F.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Clean containers were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Insect control device is located near clean sheet trays.

PG Mulligan's, 2310 Woodland Crossing Drive, Herndon

Date: May 16
Violations: 4

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: marinara 121F, butter 108F, red onion sauce 195F on grill

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: american cheese 44F, cheddar 44F, cooked pasta 45F, potato soup 46F, red pepper ketchup 46F all in the walkin cooler

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

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

Corporate Deli, 607 Herndon Parkway, #106, Herndon

Date: May 16
Violations: 1

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: eggs on paper menu

Piero's Corner Ristorante Italiano, 13340 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon

Date: May 15
Violations: 6

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following cooked potentially hazardous foods are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and to 41°F within a total of 6 hour: MARINARA SAUCE X 2 50F, 51F, ALFREDO SAUCE 59F, LOBSTER BISQUE 46F cooling OVERNIGHT in the WIC .

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: 7) LASAGNA 46F - IN OVERFILLED CONTAINER; 8) MOZERELLA 45F, SAUSAGE 48F, HAM 45F, PEPPERONI 46F (PREP TOP); HALF & HALF 48F - IN CONTAINER ON ICE

Critical violation: Observation: The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: ASTRISKS NOT OBSERVED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED (SALMON, STEAK, ETC.) OR BY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.

Critical violation: Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection. OBSERVED CFM WITH EXPIRED CFM CARD.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: DISHMACHINE FLOOR DRAIN

China King, 141 Spring St, Herndon

Date: May 15
Violations: 2

Non-critical violation: Observation: Harborage conditions exist. Observed droppings in kitchen. Evidence of rodents harboring in space above ceiling tiles.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Evidence of dead rodents and insects were found on the premises.

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