Up To 23 Violations, Mold Found: Manassas Restaurant Inspections

MANASSAS, VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Aug. 12 and 21.

Health inspectors conduct most restaurant and other health inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.Violations 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. Other violations are addressed later, and an inspector may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance.

Here are the most recent inspections from the Manassas area, according to the Prince William Health District. There were as many as 23 violations, each at Lapaz African Cuisine and Pizza Boli's.

Health inspectors noted uncertainty about some foods being USDA approved at Lapaz African Cuisine. Shakin Crab had 18 violations, including mold in the ice machine. Another mold violation was found in the ceiling and vents at the Splash Down Water Park Paradise Pizza.

Brooklyn Pizza and Italian Grill: 9987 Sowder Village Sq Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 21

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not trained on reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Observed a personal care item (hairbrush) stored on a table behind the bar. The person in charge removed the hairbrush from the table and stored it in a proper location.
• The sanitizer concentration in the mechanical dishwashing machine was 0ppm, lower than the minimum concentration needed for the machine to properly sanitize equipment and utensils as specified on the data plate (50ppm).

Lapaz African Cuisine: 8041 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: Aug. 21

Violations:

• There was an employee observed washing hands at the prep sink.
• The hand sink in the kitchen area and the hand sink in the dish washing area were blocked by dishes.
• The leaves used for the Waakye rice could not be verified from an approved source. Also, there was invoice from meat distributor for Tilapia, turkey tails and croaker but could not verify if the food was USDA approved.
• An employee was touching ready to eat food items with a food thermometer that was not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
• In the walk in cooler and throughout the facility there was food/ingredients that were not covered to prevent contamination.
• In the walk in cooler there was raw food items stored on shelves above and next to ready to eat food items.
• The 3 compartment sink did not have stoppers to properly set up the sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes. There was an employee washing dishes in the prep sink without properly sanitizing dishes after cleaning.
• The bone saw was not clean to the sight or touch. Throughout the facility several food contact surfaces that were not clean to the sight or touch.
• There was containers of fish, and eggs that were left on the counter at room temperature.
• On the metal cooling rack there were several containers of chemicals that were stored next to or above food ingredients and or food utensils.
• In the walk in cooler there was bottle of liquid medication stored on the top shelf above food that will be served to customers.
• The facility was not taking the proper precautions to cool food items.
• In the 3 compartment sink there was raw goat meat inside the basin without running water to help thaw. Also on the chairs in the kitchen there was containers of frozen fish thawing a room temperature.
• There was several bulk containers and smaller containers of food items that did not have the name of the items inside and were not easily identifiable.
• In the walk in cooler there were containers of food that were on the floor.
• There were food items, ingredients in nonfood grade containers in throughout the facility.
• None of the employees in the facility had hair restraints on while engaging in food prep/cooking.
• Single service food containers were being reused for food storage.
• There was wood utensils being used as food contact surfaces.
• In the facility there was small stand mixer, 2 door sandwich prep cooler, and 2 door prep table cooler that were not properly working or being used.
• The facility did not have any chemical food contact sanitizer onsite.
• The bathroom in the kitchen was not self closing.
• The overall facility had a buildup of debris, grease covered walls, dust collection on the floors

Audrey's Fish & Chips: 13460 Dumfries Rd Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: Aug. 21 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Subway: 12737 Braemar Village Plz Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: Aug. 20

Violations:

• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the sink behind the register.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit at the three-compartment sink present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.

Velocity Wings: 12853 Braemar Village Plaza Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: Aug. 20

Violations:

• The following raw and/or undercooked foods are provided on (the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure) without proper disclosure: all burgers that are cooked-to-order.
• The sanitizer concentration of the CMA L-1X dishwashing machine behind the bar was 0ppm, lower than the minimum concentration needed for the machine to properly sanitize equipment and utensils as specified on the data plate (50ppm).

Dunkin: 12713 Braemar Village Plz Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: Aug. 20

Violations: No violations found.

Osmow's Shawarma: 9685 Liberia Ave Suite 105 Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Aug. 20 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Mariscos El Malecon: 9772 Center St. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Aug. 19 (pre-opening)

• Not approved for permit. Concerns noted included:

1. Walk in freezer door gasket was in poor condition
2. No paper towel and soup was provided at all hand sinks
3. Toilet ( female ) room was not ready.
4. There are maintenance worker available during inspection hours.
5. No parasite destruction available
6. There was not any test strip for dishwashing machine.

Starbucks #18656: 6422 Trading Sq Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: Aug. 19

Violations:

• There are no thermometer strips for the heat-sanitizing dishwashing machine present to ensure the heat sanitizing temperature used is at the proper temperature.

Cupcake Heaven: 6630 Jefferson Street Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: Aug. 19

Violations:

• For the second time, this food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided and/or is not clearly visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
• Water from the hand sink behind the register measured at 60°F. The person in charge stated that the hot water is out at the hand sink.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit at the three-compartment sink present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.

Hunan Gourmet: 8273 Shoppers Sq Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations:

• A food handler was observed drinking from an uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
• Observed employees directly contacting ready-to-eat (slicing cabbage) with their bare hands.
• Using a plastic bowl to dispense rice. Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils.
• The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) rice, shrimp and chicken in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
• Original container of Clorine does not have a legible manufacturer label
• Working container of dish soap is not properly labeled with the common name.
• This food establishment is using a two-compartment sink as a mop sink. The sinks are not clean and food preparation utensils were observed in the sinks. The nonfood contact surface of the mop sink had accumulations of grime and debris.
• The 3 compartments sink faucet is not in good repairs. Observed unapproved and soiled plastic extension attached to the faucet to provide necessary length is attached.
• Facility is storing unnecessary items (unused cold holding unit)to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
• Some floor tiles in the food preparation and warewashing area are broken not in good repair.

Papa John's Pizza: 6743 Leaberry Way #B Haymarket, VA 20168

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations: No violations found.

Splash Down Water Park Paradise Pizza: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations:

• Water from the hand washing sink across from fryers was measured at 74°F.
• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at the hand sink by the fryers.
• Toxic chemicals are not separated by spacing or partitioning. Observed containers of paint located on shelves across from the fryers and grill.
• Observed cardboard boxes holding snacks sold for retail at another establishment (Surfside Express) in the kitchen. Cardboard is not nonabsorbent or easily cleanable. The person in charge removed the cardboard from the walk-in cooler.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit for the chemical dishwashing machine present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration. This is a repeated violation.
• Observed that the ceiling, including the vents, are soiled with mold and mildew.

Splash Down Water Park Coney Island Cafe: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations:

• Equipment (Turbo Air cold holding prep unit) used for storage of packaged and open food items was observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit at the three-compartment sink present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.

Splashdown Waterpark Surfside Express: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations: No violations found.

Splash Down Water Park Beach Break: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations: No violations found.

Mama Mia Pizza: 7669 Limestone Drive Suite 110 Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Aug. 14

Violations: No violations found.

Pizza Bolis: 8800 Commerce Court #101 Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Aug. 13

Violations:

• The person in charge has an expired food manager certification from an accredited program.
• Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
• No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink in the food preparation area.
• The handwashing facility located at the food preparation area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• Raw animal food (shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food in the refrigeration unit.
• The food-contact equipment surface of the pizza pans/trays/grills are observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
• The date marking system for prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not in proper use.
• The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
• Observed Unlabeled food containers.
• Food ingredients stored in reused 5 gal buckets unlabeled.
• In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Observed large kitchen knife on the shelf of the Walk-in cooler.
• Dispensing utensils improperly stored between use. Inside all bulk ingredient storage containers, a bowl/scoop was stored with the handle in contact with the ingredients such as flour and shredded cheese.
• Observed walk in cooler door is not self-closing nor latching.
• Observed reach in upright freezer with frost buildup.
• Observed leaking faucet at the 3-compartment sink.
• A supply of toilet tissue is not available at each toilet.
• Physical structure is not maintained in good repair. Missing ceiling tiles in multiple locations. Evidence of roof leaking occurring.
• Observed multiple extension cords being used for cold holding equipment.
• Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises.
• Wet mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
• Light bulb in walk in cooler not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.

Preston's Pub: 9103 Andrew Dr. Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: Aug. 13

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The handwashing station at the cook line is being used for purposes other than washing hands - holding water container.
• Dented spaghetti sauce can observe in the canned food storage shelving. The integrity of the food packaging is found to be compromised and therefore possibly exposing the food to potential contamination.
• Unwrapped or uncovered cheese in the reach in prep #1 cooler.
• The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: slicer machine after washed.
• The raw undercooked eggs provided on the menu, do not provide a disclosure statement.
• The methods used for cooling were not adequate. Portioned recent sliced (two hours ago) deli turkey in the walk-in cooler at 56°F.
• The wiping cloths buckets are stored on top of the food preparation.
• The dishwasher machine temperature gauge is not working
• Bad strong odor from the toilet rim in one of the toilet room.
• The dishwasher machine ceiling light bulbs are burned.
• The kitchen ceiling tiles are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
• The light intensity is below 10 foot candles in some areas in the walk in cooler (4 f/c measured).
• Light bulbs above the dishwasher machine not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
• Intake and exhaust air ducts are not being cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials in the kitchen above the 3 compartments sink.
• Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the dishwasher machine area (15 f/c measured).

The Omelette Cafe: 8961 Center St. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Aug. 13

Violations:

• The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• The door gasket to the walk in cooler is in poor repair.

Ledo Pizza: 9658 Liberia Ave Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Aug. 13

Violations:

• Before a Food Establishment permit will be issued to the new ownership, the following must be accomplished:
• All hand sinks must have a trash receptacle in the immediate vicinity.
• Back flow prevention must be installed on the mop sink faucet before the Y valve.
• All ceiling lights must be working.
• Walk in cooler door will close automatically and latch in the closed position.
• All ventilation ducts will be cleaned. No dust will be visible on ceilings.
• Mops will have a hook to use hanging them to dry above the sink basin.
• Unused equipment will be removed from above the walk-in cooler.
• New dish machine specifications will be provided to PWHD.
• Ambient thermometers will be displayed in all cold holding equipment.

Skate -N- Fun Zone: 7878 Sudley Rd Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 13

Violations:

• Through conversation and/or review of written policy, it was determined that the establishment's employee health policy (EHP) is not compliant with the Food Code.
• Observed floor cleaning chemical hose attached to a faucet without additional back flow prevention.
• Observed broken Light bulb fixture in the food prep area.

Popeye's: 8418 Sudley Rd Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 12

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.

Shakin Crab: 9886 Liberia Ave. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Aug. 12

Violations:

• The food establishment is not under the immediate control of a Northern Virginia certified food manager.
• Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The handwashing facility located at the food prep area is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: White cutting boards observed blackened where deep cuts were made. Ice crushing observed with debris.
• Observed wings (precooked) 52*F and raw catfish 46*F cold holding at improper temperatures.
• The date marking system for prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken in the refrigeration unit is not in proper use.
• Observed rubbing alcohol on shelf above prep table. First Aid Supplies are not being stored in a kit or container.
• The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
• Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination as follows: observed raw animal foods packaged in clear plastic bags stored in walk in cooler directly on the floor.
• Observed mold inside ice machine.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Observed rice scoop in water measured at 83*F.
• In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
• Observed #10 cans being reused for holding bulk spices at the grill area. These cans are not designed for reuse and cannot be thoroughly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• Observed floor cleaning chemical hose attached to a faucet without additional back flow prevention.
• Observed leaking hand sink under basin.
• Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.

BBQ Chicken: 8300 Sudley Road Space 91 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Aug. 12

Violations:

• The Person In Charge (PIC) was not able to provide documentation that all food employees or conditional employees were trained and informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms or diagnosis of, or exposure to, diseases transmissible through food.
• The door gasket to the of walk in cooler is in poor repair.