Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Mold Spotted In Ice Bin

Ever wonder how clear your local restaurants are? Town of Vienna and other Fairfax County restaurants regularly undergo health inspections, with the frequency depending on the type of food served and how it is prepared. While violations like malfunctioning refrigerators and food that's not warm or cold enough often pop up, health inspectors sometimes find more critical violations.

"In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," notes the Virginia Department of Health.

Here are full results for the latest inspections around Vienna, including restaurants that passed with no violations. Of note, Neisha Thai Cuisine was cited for mold in an ice bin.

Click on the violations to see each restaurant's results. Full reports are usually available five to seven days after the inspection on the health department's website.

Violations

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: 8027 Leesburg Pike Suite 100, Vienna, VA 22182, last inspection: May 21

violations: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints FOR FACIAL HAIR, unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: WASHED LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON RACKS OF KAIRAK 2 DR UPRIGHT COOLER, food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: IN KAIRAK 3 DR PREP COOLER- RIBS (55F), AT BAR- CUT MELON (51F) (all corrected), dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: OBSERVED TONGS STORED ON OVEN HANDLES, MULTIPLE PLASTIC AND METAL CONTAINERS were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization

District BBQ: 2670 Avenir Place, #O, VIENNA, VA 22180, last inspection: May 20

violations: The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Baked beans = 48-F, baked potatoes = 48-F, food being held for more than the specified time/temperature allowed: Baked beans, baked potatoes (corrected), no temperature measuring device located in the two-tier Alto Sham hot holding equipment, no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the quaternary ammonium compound chemical sanitizing solutions, interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with limescale that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit, hot water @ the 3-cat sink was noted to be only 94-F and 77-F when the ware washing machine is being operated, water from all the handwashing sinks was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.(77F 94F), openings to the exterior of the building are present along the back door entrance to the kitchen, floor under the deep fryer and other cooking equipment at the hood system is in need of cleaning to remove the build-up grease

McDonald's: 8512 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182, last inspection: May 17

violations: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: SPOONS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN BETWEEN USE AT COFFEE MACHINE, food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Swiss Cheese at 61 and Shredded Cheese at 56 (corrected)

Neisha Thai Cuisine: 8027 Leesburg Pike 110, Vienna, VA 22182, last inspection: May 15

violations: Damaged, spoiled or recalled food stored in a location that does not segregate the product: OBSERVED SEVERELY DENTED CAN OF BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN DRY STORAGE, food item(s) were found stored in contact with soiled equipment or utensils: READY-TO-EAT CARROTS STORED IN UNSANITIZED MANUFACTURER CONTAINER PREVIOUSLY USED FOR RAW SCALLOPS, food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: GRILL- PANANG CURRY, GREEN CURRY (110F, 115F), food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: PREP COUNTER- RICE NOODLES, BEAN SPROUTS (50F, 54F) (corrected), date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label, OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF MOLD/DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, EMPLOYEE BAGS STORED IN DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WITH FOOD INTEDED FOR SERVICE BY CONSUMER

Panera Bread: 136 Maple Ave Unit B, Vienna, VA 22180, last inspection: May 21

violations: Observed that the door on the walk-in freezer is not closing tightly contributing to the excess ice accumulation inside the unit, floor under the storage shelves in the walk-in refrigerator and the floor under the soda fountain in the dining area are in need of cleaning