Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Akai Tori, Vienna Inn

VIENNA, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department regularly inspects restaurants in the Town of Vienna, we continue to look at the latest inspection results.

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.

Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database. The health department cautions residents that multiple inspection reports should be used to evaluate a restaurant rather than a single report.

This week's report focuses on October reports around the Town of Vienna. Of note, Akai Tori had 11 violations.

Click on each link to see full reports for each restaurant.

Royal Nepal Bistro: 131 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 27

Violations:

• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: A variety of spices.
• Observed that the floor around the grease trap and the exterior surfaces of the grease trap are in need of cleaning.
• Observed that 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.

Vienna Inn: 120 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 20

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: a large batch of cooked chicken wings were observed held at 47F at a reach-in refrigerator.
• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: serving portioned cooked chicken wings tied in plastic wraps during cooling.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: ware washing machine baskets are no longer cleanable.
• Observed that the floor under storage racks and stationary shelving in the dry storage room and the walls in the dry storage room are in need of cleaning. The ceiling tiles in the kitchen dark/are stained and in need of cleaning. Also checked the hood filter/ vents for proper air flow.
• Observed ceiling light fixtures ion the dry storage room are missing protective light covering of fluorescent light fixtures.

Akai Tori: 234 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 19

Violations:

• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior surfaces of the reach-in refrigerators and freezers located in the staff-room.
• A review of the main menu with the food service operator indicates that there is no consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: Sushi, and other items.
• The following food item(s) for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control: Sushi rice.
• Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. Unmarked spray bottles containing toxic cleaning chemicals were not labeled to identify contents.
• Observed that the lid/cover on the grease trap is not in good repair, is not maintained in good repair.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Several boxes of food and pots of food were noted stored on the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator.
• Single service plastic spoons, forks, knives were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
• The rubber seals or gaskets on the doors of the sushi refrigerator are torn.
• Wooden spoons were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
• The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: liners on the dry storage shelving located near the walk-in refrigerator are not easy to clean.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 25

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Cooked macaroni noted to be held at improper temperature of 44F., pancetta 43F.
• The handwashing facility located at the back working area was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.

Natta Thai Cuisine: 153 Glyndon St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 25

Violations: No violations found.

The Virginian Restaurant: 169 Glyndon St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 11

Violations:

• The following fish offered for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction: Smoked salmon.
• Observed that mop water is being improperly disposed out side of the facility. A mop sink is not available on premises.
• The following 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: cooked potatoes, fresh fried salad.
• Back door is kept open for ventilation and opening is not protected by a screen that is in good condition. The screen on the back door is broken and needs to be replaced.
• There is no data plate on the warewashing machine.
• Observed that the ceiling tiles are missing above the cook-line or are not maintained in good repair.

Nozzo Pazzo: 122 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 24

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chicken salad = 41/43F, tuna salad= 42F, pasta salad= 43F, coleslaw = 44F.
• Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: two display case on the serving line.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor in dry storage areas.
• An employee observed working in the food service area without proper hair net.
• Observed that 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.

Skorpio's Maggio's Greek Family Restaurant: 421 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Oct. 4

Violations:

• The following 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: cooked rice, hummus, tzatziki sauce.