Dozens Of Roaches On Glue Traps: Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections

ASHBURN, VA — Numerous restaurants in the Ashburn and Sterling area recorded violations during health department inspections between Dec. 2 and 9.

Violations at restaurants typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected. For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation.

Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection. Some common violations may include foods hot holding or cold holding at improper temperatures, foods without dates marked, and sanitizer with improper amounts of chroline.

Here are the most recent restaurant inspections in and around Ashburn and Sterling, according to the Loudoun County Health Department. Some of the notable violations were dozens of live and dead roaches in glue traps at First Break Sports Bar and ants crawling in the buffet station at Shalimar Charcoal Kabob.

Violations and corrective actions provided by health inspectors are outlined below.

Burger 21: 21305 Windmill Parc Dr #160 Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Wares cycled through the dish machine are not being sanitized, reading of less than 25 ppm chlorine were taken.
• Chemical spray bottle observed without a proper label for the common name of the product.

Super Chicken Dulles Inc.: 45591 Dulles Eastern Plaza #194 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations: No violations found.

Taco Bell #40002: 43311 Defender Dr Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations: No violations found.

Chiko: 46308 Cranston St Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Last inspection: Dec. 9 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found. Preopening inspection conducted. Permit approved and handed.

Notes:

• -Facility shall provide a high temperature recording thermometer or thermolabel for ensuring adequate sanitization for the high temperature dishwasher.
• -Maintain a daily temperature log for the high temperature dishwasher.
• -Provide mop holder at the mop sink.
• -Clean and maintain the two door low boy refrigerator in kitchen in sanitary condition.
• -Provide verification/signed copies of reviewed employees health forms.

XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness: 44950 Russell Branch Parkway Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat (RTE) food. Person in charge relocated food item.
• Observed unsalted butter (47F), provolone cheese (52F). Foods held cold should be held at 41F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded items.
• Observed a container of pickles, and red onion with no date label, and Burrata cheese past its Best By Date. Person in charge voluntarily discarded items.
• Observed cleaning chemicals stored above foods. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Person in charge reorganized shelf.
• Observed raw salmon in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) with a date mark of 11/20/2024Corrective Actions: Person in charge voluntarily discarded stated food.
• Observed a bag of dry rice stored on the floor.
• Observed scoop stored in container with brown sugar stored sideways and touching food product.
• Observed no means to test the temperature of the high temperature dish washers.

Sultana Mediterranean Restaurant: 21100 Dulles Town Cir Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 9 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Notes:

• -Need to regrout tiles by dish washing area.
• -Walk in refrigerator and freezer need to be fixed and up to temperature. Obtain correct thermometers for each unit.
• -Obtain food contact chlorine, if the facility is going to use chlorine. Currently facility has quaternary ammonium.
• -Hot holding steam table needs to be on for next visit.

Sbarro #736: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #236 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Observed floors and door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and good condition.
• Observed service date sticker of hood to be service on 11/2024. It has not been serviced since then. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

Signature Burgers & Hotdogs: 21100 Dulles Town Circle Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Observed no paper towels by cooking area hand washing sink. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a heated-air hand drying device. Person in charge (PIC) refilled towel dispenser.
• Observed out of order hand washing sink in prep area. At least one handwashing sink, or the number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in areas such as food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. PIC walked in with parts to fix the sink.
• Observed can opener and slicer with accumulation of food debris. Food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch. PIC had slicer and can opener washed rinsed, and sanitized.
• Observed pink residue on the guard of ice machine. Surfaces of equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned frequency to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC cleaned the guard.
• Observed service date sticker of hood to be service on 8/2024. It has not been serviced since then. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

Oriental Express: 45665 Church Road West Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Dec. 6

Violations:

• Observed no hand washing sink with signage to remind employees to wash hands.
• Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Food should be stored in a way to minimize cross contamination.
• Observed no date marking on cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls foods that are time/temperature control foods for safety that are kept more than 24 hours should have a date mark.
• Observed medication improperly stored on top of the prep cooler in the kitchen. Medication should be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
• Observed chicken thawing in a container on the counter and raw shrimp thawing on the draining board of the 3 compartment sink. Thawing should be under refrigeration or running water.
• Observed the back with a gap at the bottom and the top of the back door that could allow pests in.
• Observed grocery bag being used and in contact with food.
• Observed cutting boards at prep coolers with heavy scratching and scoring.
• Observed the hand sink with no water pressure.
• Observed the hood system with a large build of grease that looked like greasiciles on the filters.

Sahara Lebanese Cuisine: 49650 Community Plaza #109 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Dec. 6

Violations:

• Current CFPM expired in August 2024. At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager, demonstrating proficiency of required knowledge and information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
• Observed handwashing sink in grill area not capable of producing hot water after running for roughly 15 minutes. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

First Break Sports Bar: 46970 Community Plaza #200 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Dec. 6

Violations:

• PIC was not able to provide an in-date food protection manager certification for any employee. At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager, demonstrating proficiency of required knowledge and information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.
• Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide employee health forms. Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• Observed low-temp dish machine in kitchen repeatedly measuring 0ppm chlorine sanitizer.
• Observed multiple strip steaks and salmon filets in the cold-prep unit marked 11-26. TCS foods shall be discarded if held past their 7-day use by date with day 1 being the day the food was prepared.
• Observed salmon filets thawing in ROP without any ventilation. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: 1. Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in subdivision A 1 of this section. 2. Prior to, or immediately upon completion of, its thawing using procedures specified in subdivision A 2 of this section.
• Observed multiple glue traps throughout kitchen and bar with dozens of live and dead roaches. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
• Observed damages/ missing floor tiles in front of ice machine and in doorway between kitchen and bar. Except as specified under 12VAC5-421-2840 and except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Lucia's Italian Ristorante & Italian Store: 20789 Great Falls Plaza #188 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Dec. 6

Violations:

• EHS observed an open coffee cup in use at the prep station. Employees may drink beverages while in the kitchen so long as the beverage is closed, and does not pose a contamination risk to foods.
• EHS observed a carton of raw shell eggs stored over a container of cooked ready to eat (RTE) meatballs in the walk-in cooler. Foods shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal proteins from RTE foods and arranging them in a way that mitigates contamination risks from drips, spills, splashes etc. Meat balls were voluntarily discarded and eggs moved to the bottom shelf.
• EHS observed a chef knife with food debris stored on a magnetic strip that also had food debris and soil debris (dust). Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
• HS observed 6 separate containers of cooked pasta cold holding at improper temperatures (52F, 56F, 46F, 46F, 46F, 45F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be maintained at 41F or less. All 6 containers of pasta were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
• EHS observed 6 containers of cooked pasta with no date labeling in the walk-in cooler. When keeping TCS foods longer than 24 hours, the date that the food item was opened//prepared, or a discard date not to exceed 7 days from the date that the food item was opened/prepared must be labeled on the food/container. All 6 containers of cooked pasta were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
• Spray bottles at the bar were observed with unidentified liquids within them. When taking toxic materials (cleaners) from bulk supplies, the common name of the material must be labeled on the working container.
• EHS observed a container of cooked eggplant covered tightly with plastic wrap to cool, but was over 135F. When cooling foods, they must remain uncovered, or loosely covered to protect from potential overhead contamination risks so that heat can transfer rapidly. Eggplant was loosely covered.
• EHS observed a package of frozen lobster tails thawing at room temperature on the front deli case at the counter. TCS foods must be thawed under refrigeration of 41F or less, or under cold, continuously running water that is 70F or less. Person in charge moved the lobster tails to continue defrosting in the walk-in cooler.
• EHS observed boxes of raw chicken on the floor of the walk-in cooler and a box of single use to go containers on the floor outside of the walk-in cooler. Food and food contact surfaces must be stored at least 6" off the floor. Move these items so that they are at least 6" off the floor.
• EHS observed a large portion of a tile wall in the prep area of the kitchen that was missing tiles, with exposed cardboard/drywall. Indoor surfaces of kitchens must be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Repair the portion of the wall that is not easily cleanable or smooth (tile).

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Inc: 20427 Exchange Street - Bld B Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations:

• Person in charge (PIC) could not present verifiable documentation for employee health policy when asked. PIC will retrain and have employees sign the document. When finished PIC will follow up with EHS.
• Observed no handwashing cleanser by coffee bar and dishwashing hand sink area.

Shalimar Charcoal Kabob: 46000 Old Ox Rd #108 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations:

• Observed rear handwashing sink wrapped in plastic to prevent use. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
• Observed multiple uncovered food containers and trays in the walk-in cooler including rice, cooked chicken, raw chicken, and various sauces. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• After multiple cycles of low temp dish machine, chlorine sanitizer level was observed at 50 ppm consistently, however temperature was consistently too low for effective sanitization, observed at 95 F. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.
• Observed multiple items hot-holding at improper temperatures on the buffet line including tandoori chicken (113 F), fish filets (106 F), and grilled chicken (120F). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under 12VAC5-421-850 and except as specified in subsections B and C of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. PIC voluntarily discarded the food items.
• Observed multiple items without date labels in the walk-in cooler including rice, cooked chicken, cooked vegetables, and various curry dishes. PIC had employee label all necessary TCS items in the walk-in cooler.
• Observed an open tube of Lucas Oil Red n' Tacky Grease stored on spice shelves. PIC stated this grease is used to lubricate their chain conveyor of their rotating bread oven. This is not a food-safe lubricant. PIC removed the lubricant and discussed food-grade replacement options for future needs.
• Observed multiple flies throughout kitchen, including in dish area and in the unplugged "Supera" reach in cooler". Observed ants crawling on buffet station.
• Observed light shining under kitchen door from exterior dur to damage along bottom of door.
• Observed an accumulation of food debris, rust, mildew, and grease throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler, on floors, all walls, shelving. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
• Observed multiple damaged floor tiles throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler accumulating liquid.

Cafe Opera: 42882 Truro Parish Dr #104 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations: No violations found. All deficiencies noted on previous inspection report dated 11/7/24 have been corrected.

Rais Pizza: 21430 Cedar Dr #128 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations:

• EHS observed food debris on the deli slicer within the kitchen. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Clean the deli slicer.
• No test strips for the sink & surface sanitizer at the three basin sink, also used in wiping buckets. Testing strips or other testing device must be available to monitor the concentration of sanitizers used on food contact surfaces. Facility must obtain testing strips for the sink & surface sanitizer. EHS provided correct testing strips to be used until the facility can obtain their own.
• The hand washing sink next to the mop sink in the kitchen is badly leaking and causing water to spray. Plumbing must be in good repair.

Countryside Cafe and Pizzeria: 128 Edds Lane Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations:

• The hand sink located between the cook line and dish machine is still inoperable. Person in charge is waiting on the repair. Plumbing must be in good repair. EHS will conduct a second follow-up on 12/13/2024 to ensure the hand sink has been repaired.

YamaChen's Sushi: 46515 Harry Byrd Hwy #170 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations:

• Observed no soap in soap dispensers at hand sink by 3-compartment sink and in the kitchen. Soap should be able for employees all times.
• Observed no sanitizer available to use at 3 compartment sink.
• Observed crab meat in counter cooler at improper cold holding temperature. Foods held cold should be maintained at 41F or below.
• Observed cheese cake and fried roll without a date mark for disposition time/temperature control for safety food (TCS) that is kept for more than 24 hours should be date marked.
• Observed rice spoon in 70F water. Utensils in water should be kept in water that is 135F or may use time as a public control (TPHC) for the water and utensil.
• Observed cutting board with heavy scratching and scoring.

Shotted Specialty Coffee: 21100 Dulles Town Cir Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations:

• Person in charge (PIC) could not present verifiable documentation for employee health policy when asked. PIC will retrain and have employees sign the document. When finished PIC will follow up with EHS.
• When asked, the PIC was not able to locate a vomit clean up kit or written procedure. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. EHS will send a written procedure through email. Print and post where all employees can view.
• Observed no hand drying provision for the back of the house handwashing sink. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a heated-air hand drying device. PIC provided paper towels.
• Observed wet wiping clothes on prep cooler. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. PIC removed wiping clothes and placed it in bucket.
• Observed milk jugs being repurposed for their in-house pistachio milk mix. Single-service and single-use articles shall not be reused. PIC threw away milk jugs and will use reusable food grade containers.

Fuddruckers: 44036 Pipeline Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 5

Violations:

• Observed marinara sauce and cooked jalapeno hot holding at improper temperature (121F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135F or above to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Observed milk inside the ice cream machine cold holding at improper temperature (45F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.

Blue Ridge Grill III: 44065 Ashburn Shopping Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 4

Violations:

• The Person in Charge (PIC) is not maintaining active managerial control of the restaurant. Employee was observed temping food without first sanitizing their thermometer.
• Water from the handwashing sink at the bar was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
• Observed bar mixers, veggies, pasta, Brussel sprouts, ravioli, and chicken cold holding at improper temperature 55F and 58F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria. Employee placed food in cooler holding below 41F to maintain proper temperatures to inhibit growth of harmful bacteria.

City Tap House Loudoun: 20376 Exchange St Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 4

Violations: No violations found.

La Prensa: 21305 Windmill Parc Dr #140 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Dec. 4

Violations:

• Observed wall-mounted air conditioning unit in service area fitted with a pipe routing drip from the unit into the kitchen and directly into the handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purposes other than handwashing.
• Observed multiple RTE foods past 7-day date mark including birria (11-25-2024) and pork al pastor (11-26-2024) in the 1-door reach-in cooler, and sliced chorizo (10-30-2024) in the walk-in cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded these items.

Saffron Indian Restaurant: 43170 Southern Walk Plaza #106-108 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Dec. 4

Violations:

• Employee beverages improperly stored. Uncovered water cup observed in an active food preparation area.
• A bottle of Kewra water was observed on the kitchen counter which isn't edible.
• Ready to eat food containers observed stored on the walk-in cooler floor.
• Rice scoop observed being stored in standing water.

Sortrel Thai Restaurant: 46 Pidgeon Hill Dr Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Dec. 3

Violations:

• There is no signage reminding employees to wash their hands at the handwashing sink at the bar. All handwashing sinks utilized by food employees must have signage reminding them to wash their hands. Provide signage at the handwashing sink behind the bar.
• EHS observed several dirty knives stored on a magnetic strip in the kitchen. Cleaned utensils that have been stored must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were removed from the magnetic strip and placed in the dish pit to be rewashed.
• EHS observed wide rice noodles on the line at 52F and 59F, raw shell eggs at 54F and thin rice noodles at 59F. Reconstituted rice noodles are a time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food. TCS foods must be maintained at 41F or less.
• EHS observed a spray bottle with purple cleaner within that was not labeled. Toxic materials (cleaners) that are taken from bulk supplies must be labeled with the common name of the material on the working container. Person in charge labeled the spray bottle.
• EHS observed sugar, salt and msg outside of their original containers with no label/identifying information. Foods that are taken out of their original container a no are not unmistakenly recognizable must have a label with the common name of the food.
• EHS observed numerous employee items commingled with food items and single use utensils/equipment in the dry storage portion of the kitchen. Food and food contact surfaces of utensils/equipment must be protected from sources of contamination.
• EHS observed several sets of tongs improperly stored on the oven handles on the line. In use utensils that are stored in between uses must be stored on a clean, dry surface, in water that is 135F or above, or in continuously running cold water that is 70F or less and has enough velocity to wash away food particles. Do not store tongs on the oven handles. Tongs were removed from the oven to be cleaned.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries: 44650 Waxpool Rd Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 3

Violations: No violations found.

Masa Luna: 209- A East Holly Ave Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Dec. 3

• Violations: No violations found. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection for unlabeled spray bottles and improperly presented consumer advisories on the menu. Both violations have been corrected. In addition, the facility has cleaned the grates on their vent hood and replaced the light shield over their 3-compartment sink ahead of schedule.

Rebel Taco: 22850 Brambleton Plaza Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Dec. 3

• Violations: No violations found. This follow-up was conducted remotely. Person In Charge (PIC) provided EHS with video of outer openings to be tight fitting. PIC also provided EHS with picture of test kit in the facility. Violation 1530 & 2930 have been corrected.

Cold Spoon: 20789 Great Falls Plaza #106 Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Dec. 3

Violations:

• Person in charge (PIC) not aware of the reporting procedures and restrictions concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• In use open drinking containers observed stored in front and rear prep table in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. PIC voluntarily removed said open cups from food prep areas.
• Inner panel of ice machine observed with heavy mildew build up.
• Prepared temperature control for safety (TCS) food item held beyond the disposition date in that tuna salad observed being held in the low boy refrigerator for more than 7 days after being prepared. PIC voluntarily discarded said food item.
• No written procedures exist for the use of time only as a public health control for Cheese Danish.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints..
• Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
• In-use utensils improperly stored between use in that ice scoop observed stored with the handle touching the ice.
• Mold observed on floors and walls in the walk in refrigerator. Walls in food storage area observed dirty with stains.

Subway Sandwiches & Salads: 156-K Enterprise Street Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Dec. 3

Violations:

• Observed handwashing sink in service area without soap. PIC stated that the manager had removed the soap dispenser from the wall a week and a half ago with the intention of replacing it but had not gotten to it yet.
• PIC was unable to provide testing strips for quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution. They stated that the owner had purchased new strips but were not able to locate them.

Starbucks Coffee #717: 21021 Southbank St Sterling, VA 20165

Last inspection: Dec. 3

• Violations: No violations found. All violations noted during the previous inspection have been corrected.

Frito Chicken: 44650 Waxpool Rd #100 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 3

Violations:

• Grease trap is in need of a cleaning. There is an unpleasant odor throughout the kitchen.

Ledo's Pizza: 42920 Piccadilly Plaza #136 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Dec. 2

Violations:

• There is no available Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. Sanitizer is reading 0 parts per million. Maintain 50-100 parts per million in a dish machine using Chlorine sanitizer for proper sanitization.