Most Recent Vienna Restaurant Inspections Have Few Or No Violations

VIENNA, VA — With Fairfax County Health Department's restaurant inspection reports back online, we continue to look at reports in the Town of Vienna.

The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.
Until this summer, food establishment inspection reports had been unavailable online since 2019 as the health department worked to launch a new online system. Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database.

The health department cautions residents that a single inspection should not be used to evaluate a restaurant. Pieter Sheehan, the Fairfax County environmental health director, says "it is important to look at multiple inspection reports for a facility to truly understand their approach and commitment to food safety and sanitation."

This week's report focuses on October and November reports around the Town of Vienna. Click on each link to see the full report for the restaurant.

Caffe Amouri: 107 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 20

Violations: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: Flat bread sandwiches.

Greenheart Juice Shop: 208 Dominion Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 20

Violations: Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:cashew milk= 43-55F, coconut water=43-44F, spinach leaves=47F, plant base whipped cream=55, 43-44, 48-49F; no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.

Smoothie King: 258 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 29

Violations: No violations found.

Big Buns: 142 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 15

Violations: Food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Queso sauce was noted to be held at 89F on a water bath; food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: beef Marinate=43F,marinated chicken= 45F, ranch dressing (made on site)=43F; no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.

Genji Sushi Express: 143 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 16

Violations: No violations found.

Burapa Thai and Bar: 226 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 17

Violations: Equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Bottom shelving inside upright refrigerator and upright freezer; food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

Dunkin: 314 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 19

Violations: No violations found.

McDonald's: 544 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 29

Violations: No violations found.

El Sabor Mexican Grill: 262 C Cedar Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 14

Violations: Food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Cooked Seasoned rice was found holding in a microwave oven at a temperature of only 105F; handwashing facility located at the dish washing machine room at the back is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing; hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink; food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events; paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink; food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label:sugar in unmarked container was not labeled; sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided or is not clearly visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

Lezzet Restaurant: 262 G Cedar Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 20

Violations: Bags of rice and other items were noted stored on the floor in the dry storage rooms.

Toby's Ice Cream: 280 Cedar Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 14

Violations: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete; equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the interior surfaces of the refrigerator and freezer were noted to be soiled and in need of cleaning; food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.