Food Storage Near Floor and More Restaurant Violations in Vienna (ICYMI)

VIENNA, VA -- Fairfax County regularly conducts health inspections for local restaurants. The frequency of inspections on the type of food served and how it is prepared.

“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” states the Virginia Department of Health’s website.

Here are some of the violations from recent inspections from April and May. Among the violations were expired food, a dirty refrigerator and freezer, uncovered food and food stored on or near the floor.

Reports are typically posted five to seven days after the inspections. Full reports are available on the health department’s website. Click on the violations to see each restaurant's results.

Barrel & Bushel: 7901 Tyson One Place, Tysons Corner, VA 22102, last inspection: April 18

violation: milk not cooled at proper temperature

Jammin Java: 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180, last inspection: April 7

violations: employee without proper hair restraints, expired hummus,

Kiln & Co: 138 Church St NW, VIENNA, VA 22180, last inspection: April 17

violations: soiled utensils, no soap at handwashing sink, toxic cleaning materials not labeled

Kimberly's Corporate Catering: 8455-O Tyco Road, Vienna, VA 22182, last inspection: April 24

violation: unclean metal rack near fryer, can opener and ice machine

Lotus Garden: 224 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA 22180, last inspection: April 18

violations: uncovered food, unlabeled flour, sugar, corn starch, clear liquid soups/broth, food stored near floor, single-use containers reused,

Neighbor's Restaurant and Sports Bar: 262D Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA 22180, last inspection: April 14

violations: yogurt, hummus, crab bisque soup, minestrone soup, and mixed veggies cooled at improper temperatures, soap not provided at handwashing locations

Outback Steakhouse: 315 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180, last inspection: April 24

violations: blue cheese cooled at improper temperature, handwashing sink slow to drain

Quickway Japanese Hibachi: 2676G Avenir Pl, VIENNA, VA 22180, last inspection: April 10

violations: employee drinking from uncovered beverage in kitchen, food stored near floor

Subway: 8605 Westwood Center Dr. Suite 140, VIENNA, VA 22182, last inspection: May 3

violation: uncovered beverage potentially contaminating food

Sushi Garden: 1945 Old Gallows Road, #105, Vienna, VA 22182 last inspection: April 25

violations: foods stored at improper temperatures, handsoap not provided at handwashing sink

Wooden Bakery: 303 Mill Street NE, Vienna, VA 22180

violations: food stored near floor, hot water heaters, deep frier accumulated grime and debris, utensils not sanitized

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