Fly Trap In Prep Area, Drain Flies: Ashburn, Sterling Restaurant Inspections

ASHBURN, VA — Numerous restaurants in the Ashburn and Sterling area recorded violations during health department inspections between Oct. 2 and 18.

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.

Here are the most recent restaurant inspections in and around Ashburn and Sterling, including Dulles International Airport, according to the Loudoun County Health Department. Some of the notable violations were a black substance in the ice machine at Tipicos Los Amigos, fruit flies and a fly trap above food preparation areas at Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen and drain flies at a Dulles airport &pizza location.

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

Kung Fu Tea: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #140 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 18

Violations:

• Observed expired chlorine test strips for three compartment sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and readily accessible for use.

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

Last inspection: Oct. 18 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found. Facility passed the pre-opening inspection and planning to open November 1st.

Cinnabon: 21100 Dulles Town Cir #140 Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 18 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• Observed expired chlorine test strips for three compartment sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and readily accessible for use.

Route 7 Brewing Co: 20051 Riverside Commons Plz #148 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 17

Violations:

• Observed no verifiable means that food employees have been trained on the signs, symptoms, and exposure of foodborne illness and who to report to. Food employees should be trained on the signs, symptoms, and exposure of foodborne illness and who to report to.
• Observed no paper towels in the upstairs bar. Paper towel should be available for employees at all times.
• Observed knife ready to use with food debris on the blade. Food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch.
• Observed the upstairs bar dishwasher not sanitizing. Ensure that dishwasher is sanitizing.
• Observed shredded gouda 60F on prep cooler. Foods held cold should be maintained at 41F or below.

El Mercadito Hispano II: 250 Sterling Boulevard Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Oct. 17

Violations: No violations found. Certified food protection manager training is still required and will be addressed at next routine inspection.

Viet Fire Kitchen: 44650 Waxpool Rd #125 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 17

Violations:

• Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat food in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods over ready to eat foods.
• The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Pots of broth were stored with the lid on to cool down.
• Containers of beef broth observed being stored on the kitchen floor. Food containers should be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

AllgoRhythms: 21035 Dulles Town Circle Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 16

Violations:

• Spoke with PIC regarding proper date marking. Dates must be no more than 7 days from prepared date. PIC is correcting dates which were 10 days from prepare date.
• One sink is still not functioning. Must repair immediately as this sink is required for kitchen.
• Thawing was again being done improperly. Set up proper thawing.

Lufthansa Senator: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 16

Violations:

• Time control logs (time stamps) for cold TCS (Time temperature control for safety) foods on the buffet were not filled out today. Food employees are also not marking the coffee milk carafes with time stamps. Time as a public health control is used for all cold TCS foods on the buffets.
• When tested the sanitizer concentration for the automatic feed of Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer exceeded the manufacture maximum concentration.

Carrabba's: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 16

Violations:

• Food Employees eating from and storing an open cup of rice pudding in the food preparation area.
• When tested the high temperature dish machine utensil temperature was below the required minimum of 160F. Temperature recorded at 148F. The sanitizer concentration at the bar dish machine when tested was 0ppm sanitizer. Wares are not getting sanitized after cleaning and before use at both dish machines in the facility.

DIG One Loudoun LLC: 44743 Brimfield Dr #N104 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 15

Violations:

• Bread and pastries observed being stored on the kitchen counter without a cover.

Darubar: 42840 Creek View Plaza #115 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 11

Violations:

• The person in charge (PIC) was unable to identify whether the dish machine was high heat or low temperature. The person in charge shall be aware of the type of dish machine in use and that it is not sanitizing nor at the proper temperature to wash and rinse.
• Low temp dish machine is observed dispensing sanitizer at 0ppm. Water temperature is measured at 76.2F. Sanitizer shall be available at dish machine at 50-100ppm, and the minimum hot water temperature shall be 120F.

All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater (The): 43145 Broadlands Center Plaza 103 Ashburn, VA 20148

Last inspection: Oct. 11

Violations:

• Observed handwashing sink in the dish washing area as well as the rear of the kitchen near the walk-in cooler door without paper towels. Each handwashing sink or group pf adjacent sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, a heated-air hand drying device, or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high-velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
• Observed chlorine dish machine in bar area at 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.
• Observed first sliding top cooler on the right side of the bar with roughly an inch of standing water with a brown mildew-like substance accumulating inside of it. Cooler was in temp but not in use at time of inspection. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under 12VAC5-421-450 through 12VAC5-421-680.

ChiMc Sterling: 21950 Cascades Pkwy #155 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Oct. 10

Violations: No violations found.

Vocelli Pizza: 20630 Ashburn Rd #183 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 9

Violations:

• Observed no hand drying provision for the dishwashing area 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. Person in charge (PIC) supplied sink with paper towels.
• Observed can opener and slices with accumulation of food debris. Food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge had stated items washed rinsed, and sanitized.
• Observed expired chlorine test strips for three compartment sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and readily accessible for use. PIC will place order for strips.
• Observed uncovered trash lid in restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Hong Kong Restaurant: 43761 Parkhurst Plaza #180 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 9

Violations:

• PIC was not able to provide a signed employee health form. Food employees and conditional employees are 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 multiple uncovered containers of food in the walk-in cooler including cooked rice, breaded chicken, and tofu. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• Observed an unlabeled spray bottle of degreased next to the 3-compartment sink. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
• Observed multiple buckets of food including tofu, soy sauce, and raw produce sitting on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Cava Mezza Grill: 21475 Epicerie Plaza #160 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Oct. 9

Violations: No violations found.

Burger King: 20065 Riverside Parkway Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 9

Violations:

• Observed no hand drying provision for the cooking and dishwashing 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. Person in charge (PIC) refilled towel dispenser.
• Observed antimicrobial for washing fruits and vegetables not properly working. The antimicrobial should test between 5.88-7.81. Please do not use antimicrobial for washing fruits and vegetables until it is in the acceptable range of 5.88-7.81 use water only.
• Observed no cap for the atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) for the service sink. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.

Delhi 6 Indian Cuisine: 43761 Parkhurst Plaza #124 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 9

Violations:

• Person in Charge (PIC) was not able to provide signed employee health forms for employees. Food employees and conditional employees are 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 the handwashing sink in the rear of the kitchen near the doorway to be without hand soap. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
• Observed multiple containers of onion sauce and tomato sauce in the walk-in cooler that the PIC stated had been there for over 24 hours. All ready to eat TCS foods shall be labelled with the date the food was prepared or the day on which it is to be discarded, not to exceed 7 days with day 1 being the day the food was prepared.
• Observed a can of Raid pesticide in the seasoning and bulk storage area of the kitchen. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment.
• Observed frozen lamb thawing in the 3-compartment sink in sitting room temperature water. Except as specified in subdivision 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow.
• Observed multiple buckets of sauces and gulab jamun sitting on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Except as specified in subsections B and C of this section, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Pollo Campeon Restautant: 46950 Community Plaza #122 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Oct. 8

Violations:

• PIC was not able to provide signed employee health forms for food employees. 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 an open styrofoam coffee cup sitting on a prep table near the 3-compartment sink. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• Observed a blender cup sitting in the hand sink in the kitchen after being washed. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purposed other than handwashing.
• Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw, ready to eat (RTE) produce. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables.
• Observed to-go cups of red and green sauce (63F) out of temperature on the top portion of the prep unit in the service area. Sauces were pulled out to help with quick service during lunch rush. TCS foods shall be kept at 41F or below.
• Observed reduced oxygen packages of tilapia filets sitting thawed in the walk-in cooler without any venting of the package. 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 prior to its thawing under refrigeration.

SR Coffee Co: 43330 Junction Plaza #110 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 8

Violations:

• This food establishment does not have an employee, with management and supervisory responsibility, that is a Certified Food Protection Manager.

Tipicos Los Amigos: 46950 Community Plaza #125 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Oct. 8

Violations:

• Observed handwashing sink in the bar area was being used to clean and dry bar dishes and tools. Handwashing sinks shall not be used for any purposed other than handwashing.
• Observed a buildup of a black substance on the plastic guard inside the ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
• Observed multiple empty sour cream tubs that had been washed and were being used as food containers. Tubs were chipped, cracked, and discolored. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be safe, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent, sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing.
• Observed missing ceiling tile over 3 compartment sink and multiple damaged ceiling tiles near walk-in cooler and rear exit. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Palace: 413 Enterprise St Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Oct. 7

Violations: No violations found. The purpose of today's visit was a follow-up for cold holding in the walk-in cooler. Violations corrected.

Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen: 19890 Belmont Chase Dr, STE 135 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 4

Violations:

• In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Open beverages observed in an active food preparation area. Staff can drink from closed containers such as a cup with a lid and straw, handled and located to prevent contamination of hands, food, and clean equipment. Employee removed beverages to designated area.
• Observed raw animal foods with higher cook temperature stored over raw animal food with lower cook temperature in the low boy cooler under grill top. Prevent potential cross contamination by storing raw animal food with higher cook temperature below and away from raw animal food with lower cook temperature. Person in charge (PIC) stored raw animal food based on cook temperature.
• Observed potato slicer with accumulation of potato debris and can opener blade with an 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 RTE or TCS food past their consumption by dates labeled on container. food items are milk (9/18) and several inhouse sauce (9/18). TCS foods and RTE food should not be kept more than 7 days or their consumption date. PIC voluntarily discarded stated foods.
• Observed on the lunch and dinner menu that Caesar dressing does not have a consumer advisory. This facility uses raw shelled eggs not pasteurized in their in house made Caesar dressing. There should be an asterisk by food items that are offered under cooked/raw and have a disclosure of what food is offer under cooked/raw and reminder may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
• Observed vacuum sealed Ahi-tuna thawing in the reach in uncut with labeling instructions to break the seal under thawing conditions. Labeled reduced oxygen packaged fish is required to be removed from the reduced oxygen environment to prevent the growth of bacteria. PIC corrected by cutting the sealed bags.
• Observed low boy cooler by grill and walk in cooler with no temperature measuring devices. The low boy digital reading was 204F. Cold or hot holding equipment used for TCS food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
• Observed fruit flies by dishwashing area, dessert area and bar. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by calling a pest control company, inspect deliveries, inspect facility and eliminating harborage conditions.
• Observed fly trap above dessert cooler and hot well. Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Reinstall fly trap in different location.
• Observed utensils for ice cream in water (76F). In use utensils in TCS food should be kept dry, on clean surface or pan, or in water that is 135F or above. PIC removed water, added new hot water and replaced with new utensils.

Dunkin Donuts D-22: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations:

• The handwashing facility not readily accessible for employees to wash hands in that the hand sink in food prep area is blocked preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.

Bagels & More Terminal C: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations:

• There are no paper towels at the hand sink to dry hands. Provide paper towels at hand sink for proper hand drying at all times.
• The handwashing facility not readily accessible for employees to wash hands in that the hand sink in food prep area is blocked preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.

Auntie Anne's: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations:

• Kitchen manager could not locate proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food. Manager must document staff training.
• Observed @ cold holding at improper temperature (48F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.

Starbucks Coffee D Shuttle: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations:

• Kitchen manager could not locate proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food. Manager must document staff training.
• There are no paper towels at the hand sink to dry hands. Provide paper towels at hand sink for proper hand drying at all times.
• When tested, there was no available Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer in the bucket being used to sanitize clean in place food contact surfaces after cleaning. Maintain 150-400 parts per million Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer for proper sanitization.

Starbucks Coffee C-7: 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations:

• Kitchen manager could not locate proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food. Manager must document staff training.

& Pizza, (Terminal B): 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations:

• The person in charge (PIC) was not able to produce a verifiable employee health reporting agreement for each of the food employees on staff.
• No paper towels provided at the hand sink in the back kitchen. Provide hand drying provisions at all hand sinks at all times.
• Several Drain flies observed at the bar area. Eliminate harborage conditions to control the presence of pests.

Pizza 360: 21760 Beaumeade Circle #130 Ashburn, VA 20147

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations: No violations found.

Starbucks Dulles Airport A-BM510: 1 Saarinen Cir Sterling, VA 20166

Last inspection: Oct. 3

Violations:

• The person in charge (PIC) was not able to produce a verifiable employee health reporting agreement for each of the food employees.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.

Sabor De Mi Tierra: 46839 Maple Leaf Place #187 Sterling, VA 20164

Last inspection: Oct. 2

Violations:

• Observed multiple dirty knives sitting in the handwashing sink nearest the kitchen entrance. Handwashing sinks shall not be used for any purposes other than handwashing.
• Observed multiple TCS foods holding at improper temperatures in the silver 2-door reach in cooler. Foods included cooked short rib 55F and cooked potato 52F. 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 41F or below.
• Observed deep plastic containers of cooked meat, rice, and soup that PIC stated were all cooked this morning. PIC stated that to chill food as rapidly as possible, he put the tubs into the reach-in while still hot. Cooling shall be accomplished by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: Placing the food in shallow pans, separating the food into smaller or thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer, adding ice as an ingredient, or other effective methods.
• Observed multiple mops drying with their heads propped up against the wall. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.