Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Viet Aroma, MOD Pizza

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 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 January reports around the Town of Vienna. Click on each link to see the full report for the restaurant.

Coco's Sodas + Sweets: 513 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 16

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

The Italian Gourmet: 505 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 18

Violations:

• Refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Refrigerated display case (sliding doors are not tight fitting and are in disrepair);
• Floor in the along the food prep an serving area Location is in need of cleaning.

Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee: 431 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 16

Violations:

• A gallon milk container was found stored on directly on theice inside the ice machine;
• No Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection;
• 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: containers of Mayo mix;
• Cooked chicken inside the walk-in refrigerator and other foods reach-in freezer were not covered during storage;
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter and not in sanitizing solution after each use.

Social Burger: 350 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• Observed that the floor on the cook-line is in need of cleaning.

29th Parallel Coffee: 106 Lawyers Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 19

Violations:

• Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: whole milk = 51F, 2%milk = 48F, Fat free milk = 49F;
• Unmarked spray bottles contain mining, cleaning chemical solution was not properly labeled to identify contents to prevent unintentional use and exposure;
• Raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without a reminder statement: smoked salmon;
• No consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: smoked salmon.

Papa John's Pizza: 112 Lawyers Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 24

Violations:

• Spray bottles containing toxic cleaning chemical were not properly stored to prevent the contamination of single service items/ carryout pizza boxes;
• Dented tomato can was noted among canned goods on a food rack.

MOD Pizza: 168 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 16

Violations:

• Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: spicy chicken, cooked bacon, ground beef, Canadian bacon, salami, mild chicken located in the stalk-in refrigerator;
• No Certified Food Manager present in the establishment.

Marjan Carryout: 155 A Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 12

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: Jan. 31

Violations:

• Spray bottles of cleaning chemicals such as Clorox were observed stored over or next to single service utensils such as cups and paper bags that are used for carryout prepared food orders;
• Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: London broil=44F,corned beef=44.6F, breaded chicken=43F.

Cafe Renaissance: 163 Glyndon St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 24

Violations:

• 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: brown sauce, cooked shrimp, beef broth, rice, and a variety of other foods cooked on premises.

Viet Aroma Asian Cuisine: 165 Glyndon St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 9

Violations:

• Raw salmon and raw meat were observed stored above onions and other vegetables inside the walk-in refrigerator;
• Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises: Exercise bike and other unnecessary equipment and items were noted in the kitchen creating cluttering conditions;
• Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility;
• Floor under cooking equipment on the cook line is in need of cleaning;
• Food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Spices in unmarked containers were not labeled;
• Nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: the exterior surfaces of the 3-compartment sink, piping under the 3-compartment sink.

Sweet Leaf Cafe: 262 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 30

Violations:

• Outer surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.

Sweet Ginger: 120 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 12

Violations:

• Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: raw salmon=46, raw tuna=46, cooked shrimp=47, at sushi display cases;
• 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 cooked foods in the walk-in refrigerator;
• Equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Slicing machine was noted to be soiled;
• Food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: salt, ground pepper, and other spices; nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: the exterior surfaces of rice cooker, prep table near the dry storage station in the back room;
• Floor and walls in the walk-in refrigerator are damaged and have rust and is not maintained in good repair;
• Plumbing connections under the faucet system on the 3-vat sink piping are leaking;
• Floor under stationary equipment, the walls in the walk-in refrigerator are in need of cleaning.

Chi MC: 126 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 17

Violations:

• Paper towels were not provided at ware washing station handwashing sink;
• Hand soap was not provided at the ware washing station handwashing sink.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop: 416 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 23

Violations: No violations found.

Clarity: 442 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 11

Violations:

• No Certified Food Manager present in the establishment;
• Food employees were observed drinking from opened cups and in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.

The Mixx Delight: 448 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 25

Violations:

• One or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete;
• Food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: pork-belly =90-123F at steam well;
• Establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location;
• No consumer advisory for the following food item(s) that may be served raw and/or undercooked: Sunny-side up eggs;
• Food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: sugar and flour in unmarked tubs.

Pizza Boli's: 262 A Cedar Ln., Unit# 1, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 12

Violations:

• Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Marinated chicken =51F;
• Paper towels were not provided at the kitchen handwashing sink.

Sushi Koji: 262 H Cedar Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Jan. 11

Violations:

• Raw fish, raw ground beef, raw chicken, stored above or next to vegetables and prepared foods;
• Food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: raw salmon=45F, raw tuna=46, yellowtail=44;
• Person in charge is not able to provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with the following time/temperature control for safety food item(s): sushi rice; exterior surfaces of the low stove is soiled with grease and debris deposits;
• Floor under stoves, fryers, and other cooking equipment along the cook-line is in need of cleaning;
• Crates observe use as racks to elevate food supplies off the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator;
• Observed that toilet women’s room door is being kept open;
• Styrofoam containers were observed stored on shelves in the kitchen unprotected.