Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Droppings, Eatery's 13 Violations

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 April and May reports around the Town of Vienna. Click on each link to see full reports for each restaurant. Of note, the Virginian was found with rodent droppings in a dry storage area. Inspectors recommended filling or closing gaps in floors, walls, and ceilings to prevent the entry of insects and rodents. The most violations during recent inspections were 13 at Z Burger.

Sunflower Vegetarian: 2531 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna, Va 22181

Last inspection: April 16

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chunks of vegan/soy chicken =45, 46, 47F.
• 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: different soys and sauces.

Z Burger: 541 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 1

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sautéed onions=80F, sautéed mushrooms=70F.
• 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 ground beef, raw chicken were observed stored above bread and other ready-to-eat foods inside refrigerators.
• The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure: Burgers, Traditional Benedict, Florentine Benedict, sausage Benedict, smoked salmon Benedict, Bacon Benedict.
• There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
• The handwashing facility located at the warehouse washing station is being used for storage and broken, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical (bleach) sanitizing solutions.
• Employees are not properly trained in food safety, as it relates to their assigned duties on operating the 3-compartment sink when cleaning utensils and equipment.
• Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. Unmarked spray bottles containing toxic chemical solutions were not labeled.
• Plumbing connections under the hand washing sink that is located at the warehouse. Washing station is broken leaving the hand sinks unusable. The piping under this sink has separated completely.
• Milk crate(s) found used for the following purpose(s): As storage racks to elevate food supplies off the floor.
• Front and side doors were kept open for ventilation and they were not protected by a screen or other effective means.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Powered food items on the shake flare top were not properly labeled to identified products.
• Absence of no smoking signs or international signs in non-smoking area.

Wawa: 465 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 7

Violations:

• The food establishment's Permit to Operate is no longer valid due to expiration of the permit. No person shall operate a food establishment unless that person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Department.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior surface of some of the reach-in refrigerators.
• Observed that the floors in the large walk-in refrigerator and in the chemicals/mop sink room are in need of cleaning. Debris build-up noted under the storage shelving in these areas.
• Milk crate(s) found used for the following purpose(s): as racks to store supplies above the floor in the chemical storage room.

Thai Mom: 330 Maple Ave., 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: raw pork=47F, raw beef=46F, raw ground chicken=49F.
• Food and supplies stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor in the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer and in the dry storage areas.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label:sauces and paste, ground items.
• Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises.
• Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive smoke and fumes.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: knives observed stored in between refrigerated prep tables on the cook line, and not on knives racks or in cleaned and sanitized containers or knife holders.
• Observed that the floor under cooking equipment at the hood system is in need of cleaning. Grease accumulation was noted in this area.
• Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: walk-in refrigerator.

Dunkin Donuts: 314 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: April 1

Violations: No violations found.

Lotus Garden: 224 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 23

Violations:

• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Food containers, bags, and boxes noted stored on floor in the walk-in freezer and refrigerator.
• The ware washing machine surfaces and its components are in need of cleaning.
• Observed that the floor and walls inside the walk-in refrigerator and freezer are in need of cleaning.
• Harborage conditions exist. Floors and walls are in need of cleaning. Floors are wet and floor drains at the dish washing machine station and under other equipment are need of cleaning. Unnecessary items cluttering the facility.

Last inspection: April 8

Violations:

• Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused. An employee was observed cleaning utensils at the 3-compartment sink without sanitizing after washing and rinsing them.
• Observed that the some of the ceiling tiles next to the hood system at the back kitchen are missing and need to be replaced.

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

Last inspection: May 8

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: crystal bubba=47F, diced mango=51F, whole milk=47F, half & half = 47F.
• There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
• The handwashing facility located at the front serving station was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at back/kitchen handwashing sink.

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

Last inspection: May 23

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Several foods in the reach-in refrigerator and inside the walk-in refrigerator egg: Heavy cream=67F, whole milk =58F, tomato sauce=44-48, cooked mushrooms=46, mini meatballs=48F Dressing=48-51F.
• The following refrigeration units are not operating properly and are unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Walk-in refrigerator, and TRUE upright reachin refrigerator.

The Sandwich Shop: 132 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: April 23

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Panko breaded chicken (raw)=45/47F.

Rita's of Vienna: 116 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: April 23

Violations:

• The handwashing sinks throughout the facility are not meeting the minimum hot water temperature of 100F. Observed temperatures at the three hands washing sinks were as follows: 93F, 96F, 99F.
• Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: The pressure of the water at the hand washing sink in the restroom is low.
• The door gaskets of the small under counter reach-in refrigerator is badly broken or torn and needs to be replaced.

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

Last inspection: April 19

Violations:

• The following cooked time/temperature control for safety food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and to 41F within a total of six hours. Beans =44/47F at walk-in refrigerator.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: whole milk = 45F, mango smoothie/lassie=44/45F, braised pork = 44F.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: interior surfaces of reach-in glass-door refrigerator at wait station.
• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: overloading food containers.
• Observed that paper towels were not provided at the bar handwashing sink.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: a variety of spices that are not in the original containers or packages were not labeled to identify the individual spice, on the cookline table.

Last inspection: April 10

Violations:

• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: The interior surfaces of the freezers that are located at the lower level are in need of cleaning.
• Observed that the ceiling tiles are damaged or missing near the hood system on the cook-line and above freezers at the dry storage room on the lower level.

Maru Korean Cuisine & Sushi: 126 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 21

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:shrimp tempura=63-92F, onion rings=88F, breaded green beans=87F, breaded sweet potatoes=88F.
• Food employee(s) was observed handling the following ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands: an employee was observed placing food on a customer’s plate with his bare hands.
• The hoist water @ the handwashing sinks throughout were noted to be less than 100F. One of the two tankless hot water heaters was turned off, providing inadequate hot water at the hand washing and 3-vat sinks.
• 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: Kimchi , coked Korean radish, and other foods were not properly date marked.
• 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.
• Observed the handsink at the front serving /Sushi prep station was being used for the storage of utensils. The sink was noted to be filled with containers.
• Observed that the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator and under the dish washing machine is in need of cleaning.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Ice scoop place on ice in the ice machine with the handle on the ice. The rice spatula placed on the rice in the rice warmer with the handle on the rice.

Donutchew: 107 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: April 30

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: A variety of boba on the refrigerated table =55, 57, 59.
• Observed the handsink at the front serving area was being used for storage and for washing small utensils.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: The interior surfaces of the small refrigerated prep table that holds a variety of boba on the serving line, is soiled and in need of cleaning. The two-door reach-in refrigerator under the counter at the front serving area is also in need of cleaning. The food preparation table in the Kitchen was noted to have debris.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Boba refrigerated prep/serving table(Green Station).

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

Last inspection: April 10

Violations:

• Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: walk-in refrigerator.

Vienna Inn: 120 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: April 24

Violations:

• The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not durable:cardboard liners of shelving in the walk-in freezer.
• Observed that the floors coverings inside the walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator are very rusty. The sheving in the walk-in refrigeratorr are also very rusty. Replace these flooring and the shelving and maintain both in good condition and good condition repair.

Last inspection: April 29

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: tomato sauce in steam well.
• The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
• The compartments of the 3-compartment sink are not large enough to accommodate the largest piece of equipment.

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

Last inspection: April 1

Violations:

• Effective methods are not being used to control pests. openings on ceiling , walls, and around electrical conduits throughout the kitchen and dry storage areas.
• Openings along ceiling tiles, openings around piping and electrical cables and gaps due to improper or incure ceiling tiles creat pests access (rodents) access into the facility. Rodent droppings were noted inn the dry storage areas.
• Observed that the ceiling and walls have gaps is some areas in the kitchen and in the dry storage area. Seal the gaps. Replace missing ceiling and wall tiles above the hot water heater area.

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

Last inspection: April 4

Violations:

• The hot water @ the 3-vat sink was less than 110F.
• The hot water handwashing at the front Serving Station is less than 100F. Observed hot water temperature was only 90F.

Chili Wok: 335 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 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: observed raw animal food stored above vegetables and sauces inside the walk-in refrigerator.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label:spices in unmarked containers on cookline cart.

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

Last inspection: April 29

Violations:

• The handwashing sinks at the warehouse washing station and one located inside one of the two restrooms is able to provide only cold or only hot water and not both. The hand washing sinks in the. Restart on only provide ides hit water over 122F, and the one at the warehouse washing station only provide cold water of 70F.
• Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: hand washing sink at the ware washing station.
• The sanitizer mechanical dispensing hose at the 3-compartment sink is leaking and is in need of repair or replacement.

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

Last inspection: April 8

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Tuna salad =45F.
• Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. Unmarked spray bottle containing cleaning chemical solution was not labeled.
• Damaged /dented food cans were found among food supplies, and not separated to be returned or to be discarded.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Boxes of food supplies and single service articles were observed stored less than 6 inches above the floor in the dry storage areas and in the walk-in coolers.
• Observed the floor-mounted dry storage shelving in the kitchen is missing at least two wheels and these have been replaced by two canned goods for support to hold the shelving.
• Boxes of single service utensils, paper towels, napkins, etc, were observed stored on the floor less than. 6 inches in the dry storage areas.
• Observed that the floor inside the walk-in freezer is in need of cleaning.

Amma Vegetarian Kitchen: 344 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: April 18

Violations:

• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: under counter refrigerator at the front serving station.
• Observed that the floor under the hand sink near kitchen prepared food window /(Wait Station) is in need of cleaning. Clean this area more frequently.
• Surfaces of the can opener blade and the holder were in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.

Starbucks: 362 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 13

Violations:

• Observed that the floor under the storage cabinets at the front serving area is in need of cleaning. Debris was noted under the cabinets under the cadets and around the drains.
• The establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location. The permit was posted on a back wall where it could not be easily seen by customers.
• Outside refuse container was uncovered. The dumpsters were observed to be opened. Te top lid was up.

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

Last inspection: April 17

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: April 26

Violations: No violations found.