Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Eateries With 7, 8 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 summer 2022, food establishment inspection reports had been unavailable online since 2019 as the health department worked to launch a new online system. Residents can now 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 February and March reports around the Town of Vienna. Lily's Chocolate & Coffee and Thai Treasure had seven violations each, while Taco Bamba and Bubble Mochi has eight violations each.

Click on each link to see the full report for the restaurant.

Anita's New Mexican Style Food: 521 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 14

Violations:

• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior surfaces of the upright freezer at the Carryout kitchen and the interior surfaces of CRESCOR Heated cabinet located at the carryout serving area.

Hissho Sushi at Navy Federal Credit Union: 203 Follin Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 1

Violations:

• No records of freezing for parasite destruction are maintained for the following raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form: fish.

Pazzo Pomodoro: 118 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• The dumpster and the paper recycling container were observed uncovered during the inspection. The bulk grease comtail ear located next to the dumpsters was also found uncovered.
• Repair or replace the handle on faucet of three-compartment sink to ensure that hot water can be easily accessed and is made available for use at this sink.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.
• Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
• Observed that the floor under stationary, equipment along the cook-line is in need of cleaning.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label:flour, sugar, salt, semolina, etc.

Popeyes: 325 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 5

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: fried breaded chicken=118, 122F, French fries=118, 119, 126F, breaded chicken tenders=122-124F.
• Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: Heated Bin overhead system.
• Observed that the doors on the walk-in freezer is not operating properly. This door is not to able to close tightly contributing to excess ice buildup on the door rim. The heated overhead on the hot-holding bin is not maintaining foods at proper temperature.

Midnight Treats: 167 Glyndon St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 16

Violations:

• The hand sink at the 3-vat sink area is used to drain condensation water from AC Orr vent unit above.

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

Last inspection: March 30

Violations:

• The handwashing facility located at the 2-vat sink was blocked by a stool, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.

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

Last inspection: March 30

Violations:

• When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine solution. Observed concentration was 0 ppm.
• 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: Cut red skin cooked potatoes cheese sauce, located in the refrigerated prep table.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: The can opener blade was not being maintained in a clean condition, build up of debris and residue were noted on its surfaces.

Chipotle Mexican Grill: 213 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 6

Violations: No violations found.

South Block: 207 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 15

Violations:

• An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level at the sanitizing compartment of the 3-vat sink is not observed. The sanitizer solution tub/hose extends below the water level in the compartment.
• Strong odor was noted around the grease inside the establishment.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior surfaces of some of the reach-in refrigerators. Debris were noted in some of these units.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: A variety of beverage powder, flour.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Dispensing scoops we’re found stored of a variety of dry powder food items with the handles in direct contact with the foods.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

Crumbl Cookies: 203 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 15

Violations:

• There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
• The handwashing sink at all locations in the facility do not have hot water available for hand washing.

Noodles & Company: 201 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 12

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: March 30

Violations:

• Raw animal food storage, preparation, holding or display conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw pork, chicken and beef were observed stored above vegetables and ready-to-eat food on the walk-in refrigerator.
• No records of freezing for parasite destruction are maintained for the following raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form: salmon tuna.
• The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
• The handwashing facility located at thin the kitchen and ware washing areas are being used for storing and cleaning of small utensils, preventing access byemployees for easy handwashing.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor in the walk-in refrigerator and dry storage areas.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee: 175 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 8

Violations:

• The concentration of the chlorine sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink sanitizing solution was measured at 200 ppm. This concentration exceeds the approved limits for use with food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils in a food service establishment.
• Observed that poisonous and toxic materials are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Handwashing soap was stored among a variety of syrup bottles at the serving station.
• There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
• There is not an adequate number of handwashing sinks lavatories on site. The one hand washing sink located in the serving area is also used to dump coffee station debris and crumbs.
• Observed that clean plastic utensils and other sink glue service utensils were stored in a manner that exposed the item(s) to contamination.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Flour.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: The deepfryer has heavy buildup of grease and debris.

Ledo Pizza: 141 Park St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 12

Violations:

• Surfaces of the can opener blade were in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.

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

Last inspection: March 22

Violations: No violations found.

Whole Foods Market: 143 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 9

Violations:

• 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: Salad greens, pizza.

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

Last inspection: March 22

Violations:

• The interior surfaces of the kitchen mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
• Milk crate(s) found used for the following purpose(s): Storage shelving to elevate food supplies above the floor in the dry storage area.
• The exterior surfaces of the refuse containers in the kitchen are soiled and in need of cleaning.
• Observed that the floor at the base of the wall under cooking equipment has some grease and debris build-up. The floor drain under the 3-compartment sink isalso in need of cleaning. The kitchen ceiling tiles are stained with grease accumulations and and smoke.
• Observed that the the wall backsplash at the ware washing area is not maintained in good repair.

Peking Express of Vienna: 103 Center St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 15

Violations:

• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Bulk sugar and cornstarch in unmarked tubs or containers without labels.
• Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: food containers observed uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: large ice scoop observed stored directly on top of the ice machine.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

The Pure Pasty: 128 C Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations: No violations found.

Roberto's Ristorante Italiano: 144 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 28

Violations:

• The concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution at the ware washing machine in the kitchen was measured at above 200 ppm. This concentration exceeds the approved limits for use with food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils in a foodservice establishment.
• Observed the sanitizing solution in the 3-compartment sink with a concentration of 0 ppm total quaternaryammonium compound.
• The tags for the molluscan shellfish are not being retained for 90 days.

Bubble Mochi: 155 B Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 7

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.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: half & Half=45F, cream=45F at reach-in located under serving counter.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at back work area handwashing sink.
• The handwashing facility located at the back work area/3-vat sink station is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the Quaternary Ammonium Compound (QAC) chemical sanitizing solutions.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter and other work surfaces and not in sanitizing solution after each use.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: reach-in refrigerator under serving counter.

Maru Korean Cuisine & Sushi: 128 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 7

Violations:

• Raw animal food storage, preparation, holding or display conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: containers of raw fish were stored above sauces, soups, and vegetables.
• The handwashing sinks throughout the restaurant are providing hot water for proper hand washing.
• Unwrapped plastic knives, forks, or spoons were not stored with the handles up at the serving shelving located near the manager’s station.
• Observed that the in the kitchen especially under the stove, fryers and other cooking equipment located at the hood system is in need of cleaning. Heavy grease and debris were noted in these areas.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: cabinet under the deep fryer has heavy buildup of crusted grease.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

Panera Bread: 136 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 5

Violations: No violations found.

Foster's Grille: 138 A Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 13

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Cheese sauce=114F, chili=83F.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the interior of the ice cream in hefty freezer has excessive ice and debris accumulations.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: cabinet under the soda machine.

Don Pollo of Vienna: 146 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 21

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: macaroni & cheese=116F, yucca=120F.
• The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device to measure the internal temperature of foods.
• Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name.
• There is no chlorine test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chlorine/Clorox/Bleach chemical sanitizing solutions.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Bulk foods that are not easy to identify were not labeled in English.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: thongs, spatulas, knives, spoons observed stored in dirty water at the cooking station.

Taco Bamba: 164 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations:

• When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than zero ppm chlorine solution.
• Raw meat, seafood stored above ready to eat bead, uncovered ready to eat sauces and vegetables in refrigerators units.
• 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 preparationand was not observed to be date marked properly. A variety of foods were noted with old dates.
• The handwashing sink at the cook-line is not providing hot water.
• The in-use sanitizing compartment in the 3-vat sink (wash, rinse, sanitize) was observed to be heavily soiled or contaminated.
• The compartments underneath the deep fryers have heavy build-up of grease crust and debris.
• Observed that the floor under cooking equipment under the hood system and the floor under other stationary equipment on the cook-line have heavy grease anddrips accumulation.
• Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination.

CAVA: 176 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 6

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: steamed white rice=124F, steamed brown rice=121F.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: ground spicy lamb=50F.

Plaka Grill: 110 Lawyers Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 27

Violations:

• Unmarked spray bottles containing toxic cleaning chemicals were not labeled as required.

Subway: 222 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 13

Violations: No violations found.

Dairy Queen: 304 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 14

Violations:

• Observed that the floor in the walk-in refrigerator is in need of cleaning.
• Observed that restroom doors are not self-closing.
• The establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location.

Manhattan Bagel: 310 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 5

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cooked spinach=53F,turkey sausage=50F, half & half creamer=44F, 2% creamer.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: the cutting board at the sandwich prep table located next to the grill is in need of cleaning.
• The food temperature measuring device are not accurate in degrees.
• The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable: wooden legs were retrofitted on the grill to elevate it above the original elevation.

Thai Treasure: 330 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 21

Violations:

• Raw animal food storage, preparation, holding or display conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw chicken above vegetables and other ready-to-eat foods inside refrigeration units.
• Mop was found left in the mop bucket with water and was not hung to properly air dry.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: sugar, spices, hard to identify sauces, etc.
• Observed protective covers or shields are missing on some of the ceiling light fixtures located in the dish washing area.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Knives stored in-between a food preparation table and a refrigerator and others storedbetween two prep tables, in the kitchen.
• Observed that the wall near the walk-in freezer is not maintained in good repair.
• Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the consumer self-service areas, reach-in refrigerators, handwashing areas, warewashing areas, equipment and storage areas, and/or toilet rooms.

Charlie's Bowl: 521 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 16

Violations: No violations found.

Istanbul Blue: 523 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• Observed that the ceiling in the ice machine room is not in good repair. The ceiling tiles are missing in this room.

Hunan Delight: 276 Cedar Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 1

Violations:

• Outside refuse container was uncovered. The dumpster sides and top are not covered.

America's Best Wings: 262 E Cedar Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: March 22

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: fried chicken wings were observed held at improper temperature. The cooked wings were found stored at from stored next to the fryers with no visible temperature control.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: hood filters above deep fryers and flat grill were noted with grease build-up.
• 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: A variety of sauces, cooked chicken, in the walk-in refrigerator.