Fruit Fly Infestation, 13 More Violations: Manassas Restaurant Inspections

MANASSAS, VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between Nov. 13 and Dec. 10.

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 and western Prince William County area, according to the Prince William Health District. One result was a "visible infestation" of fruit flies in a banquet drink area and 13 other violations at Golden Corral. The most violations were 17 violations at Gala Cuisine, with one being heavy cream more than a month past the discard date.

Little Caesars: 9020 Mathis Ave Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Dec. 10

Violations:

• Employees and conditional employees are not aware of the reporting requirements concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the pizza prep refrigerator, walk in cooler and in the upright freezer.
• Employee observed wearing electronic watch while serving food to the public.
• The draining pipes under two of two of the handwashing sinks are covered with duct tape.

Cuna Del Sol Restaurant: 7779 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations: No violations found. During today's follow up inspection to the routine inspection conducted on 11/18/2024, all of the violations noted on the routine inspection were corrected.

McDonald's #4617: 10730 Balls Ford Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• There was no ambient air temperature measuring device (thermometer) in the Frank walk-in cooler, 1 door freezer, and the 2 Door upright freezer in the kitchen.
• Observed the Melita coffee machine is in disrepair in the coffee prep station in the kitchen.
• An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim underneath the 3 compartment sink is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the pure water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and contaminate the entire system.
• The lid on the recycling bin is in disrepair in the dumpster area.
• Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: 8074 Ashton Avenue Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Dec. 9

Violations:

• Observed a soiled cutting board near the prep sink in the kitchen. Observed white spatulas and metal scoops with encrusted dirt build up stored near dish machine in the kitchen.
• Observed a blue ice scoop with encrusted dirt build up near ice machine in the kitchen. Observed a cutting board with encrusted food debris build up on the dish storage shelves in the kitchen.
• Observed whole milk cold holding at improper temperature of 51 degrees F in the cold tabletop cooler near the custard machine.
• Observed a purple liquid (degreaser) in a spray bottle mislabeled as kay sanitizer solution stored near the mop sink in the kitchen.
• Observed fruit fly activity around the drain underneath the dish machine in the kitchen.Observed packets on napkins stored underneath the soda fountain drain line in the kitchen.
• Observed cardboard liner on the chemical shelves near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed drains with encrusted dirt build up at the 3 compartment sink near the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed ice buildup on the floor inside the walk-in freezer.
• Observed the faucet leaking at the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed pipe leaking at the mop sink in the kitchen.
• Observed the ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up in the women's toilet room.

Shah's Halal Food: 12805 Galveston Ct Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: Dec. 6

Violations: No violations found.

Cava Mezze Grill: 13959 Promenade Commons St. Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Dec. 4

Violations: No violations found. All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Person In Charge (PIC). The Employee Health Policy and Vomit and Diarrhea clean up procedure that was provided during the last inspection was onsite, visually confirmed. The facility now uses Time as a Public Health Control for the green vegetables in the case and the to go area.

MOD Pizza: 13941 Promenade Commons St. Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Dec. 4

Violations:

• In the walk in cooler and the 1 door prep cooler there were food items that had not been discarded by the date and or time indicated on the label, asiago cheese 12/3, sliced tomatoes 12/2, chickpeas 12/1, roasted broccoli 12/2, roasted garlic 12/1, feta 12/2, spring mix 12/3.
• The establishment did not have irreversible heat test strips to measure the surface temperature of dishes.
• There was y connector attached to the mop sink faucet the placed the back flow prevention under pressure.
• The floor in the walk in cooler is in disrepair.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: 14020 Promenade Commons St Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: Dec. 4

Violations:

• There was no verifiable training of employees reporting diagnoses, illnesses or living with person with diagnoses and illness directly associated with foodborne illness.
• Several hand sinks throughout the facility were temp at 92F, 91F, and 89F.
• There was several hand washing sinks that did not have hand washing signs posted.
• There was food scraps in several of the hand sinks indicating utensils were rinsed at the hand sink.
• The hand sink across from mop sink did not have hand washing soap for employees to properly wash their hands.
• A chicken breast was placed onto a plate ready to serve, the internal temperature was 155F.
• There were several containers of toxic chemicals that did not have the name on them.
• There were multiple containers of food that were not labeled with the name of the ingredient/food item inside.
• The establishment did not have irreversible heat test strips to measure the surface temperature of dishes.
• The sink basins at 2 of the hand washing sinks were clogged/slow to drain.

My Cravingz: 7381 Sudley Road Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Dec. 2

Violations: No violations found.

Domino's #4384: 8130 Ashton Ave., Ste 103 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Dec. 2

Violations: No violations found.

Grounds Central Station: 9360 Main St Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: Nov. 26

Violations: No violations found. This is a pre-opening inspection for mobile unit with MFU sticker issuance.

All American Steakhouse & Sports Theatre: 5594 Ashland Community Square Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations: No violations found. This is a routine inspection for 'Change of Ownership.'

Pupuseria Olocuito 3: 7412 Stream Walk Lane Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• Observed an open drink container (water bottle) stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. Observed an open coffee cup stored on a green cutting board next to vegetables on the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed a solid green cutting board stored on dish shelves next to the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed soiled knives stored on the knife holder near the Crowntonka walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed an employee only cleaning and rinsing a metal pan in the prep sink near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed containers of sauce stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Observed previously used single use containers stored next to clean dishes on shelves near the cookline in the kitchen. Observed orange Home Depot buckets being reused to hold green sauce in the Crowntonka walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed meat (carnitas) stored inside grocery bags in the Beverage air 1 door upright freezer near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed a wooden spatula stored on the counter near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed a pipe slow draining under the wash basin of the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed soiled aprons and a jacket stored on dry good shelves across from the Crowntonka walk-in cooler in the kitchen.

Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food: 11694 Sudley Manor Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• Observed an open drinking container (water bottle) stored on the cookline in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
• Observed a plastic container stored inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
• Observed shell eggs stored above containers of salsa in the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed a rice bulk bin container not labeled on the shelf near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed a plastic portion container being reused as a scoop inside a bulk bin container near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed boxes of portion cups stored on the floor near the storage shelves in the kitchen.
• Observed cardboard liner on the shelf underneath the microwave near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed grease trap in poor repair and not sealed to the floor underneath the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed gasket with encrusted dirt build up on the True 2 door upright refrigerator near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed the walls with encrusted dirt build up at the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed the ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up in the toilet rooms in dining area.
• Observed employee phone stored near single use containers on the shelves near the cookline in the kitchen.

Golden Corral: 10801 Bulloch Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Nov. 22

Violations:

• There was no verifiable training of employees reporting diagnoses, illnesses or living with person with diagnoses and illness directly associated with foodborne illness.
• Several of the hand sinks had food debris in them indicating there were being used to rinse utensils or other items.
• Several hand sinks did not have a hand washing sign displayed.
• Inside the walk in cooler at the garden area there was a box of molded lettuce.
• In the smokehouse table cooler there was raw meat that was next to and stored in a manner that could contaminate the ready to eat food that was stored inside.
• The hot holding in the smokehouse area there was fried fish that temp between 102-109F and fried chicken 90F-112F.
• In the garden area there was sausage 69F and cut ham 58F that was sitting on top of an ice bath.
• In the walk in cooler there were 2 cooked whole turkeys wrapped in foil temp at 128F and 133F.
• No ambient air thermometer was located inside of several cold holding unit(s) and hot holding units to monitor equipment temperatures.
• There was a visible infestation of fruit flies in the banquet drink area.
• Several sanitizer buckets were stored on the floor.
• In between use utensils were in containers of water that was temp at room temperature.
• At the 3 compartment sink was leaking at the faucet and using plastic wrap around the spray nozzle.
• Throughout the facility the floor was in disrepair.

Wingstop: 10415 Bristow Center Dr., Ste 4 Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: Nov. 22

Violations: No violations found. Pre-opening inspection. This food establishment is approved for permitted operations.

Gala Cuisine: 8310 Chatsworth Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Nov. 22

Violations:

• There was no verifiable training of employees reporting diagnoses, illnesses or living with person with diagnoses and illness directly associated with foodborne illness.
• No written procedure for clean up vomit and diarrhea was available during the inspection.
• A hand washing sign was not posted at the hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
• In the dry storage area there was dented can on the shelf with the intact cans.
• In the 3 door reach in cooler there was a container of raw chicken stored above ready to eat food items. Also in the walk in cooler there was several containers of raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods.
• In the walk in cooler there was cooked beef (69F) that was cooked the day before in a large cooking pot cooling. Also in the walk in cooler there was cooked veal (59F) that was cooked the day before in a large pot.
• In the 3 door reach in cooler there was ready to eat spinach discard by date 11/16 and heavy cream discard by date 10/19.
• After cooking veal and beef it was placed into the walk in cooler in large metal pots, same pots the food was cooked in. The food was temp at 69F and 59F during the inspection.
• There were food items, ingredients in nonfood grade containers in throughout the facility.
• Throughout the facility there was clean utensils that were stored in a way that could contaminate the part that comes into contact with food.
• Throughout the facility there was single service items being reused.
• The facility had equipment that was in disrepair being kept in the kitchen.
• In the dry storage areas there was wood pallets and soda crates that were being used as storage for food items to be kept off the floor. Also in the walk in cooler there was rusted shelving.
• Wooden spoons were being used as cooking utensils.
• The bathroom in the kitchen was not self closing and had the door open.
• In the restroom that was used by females did not have a trash can with a lid.
• The outside trash receptacles did not have the doors closed to prevent pests from entering.

Zandra's Taqueria: 14600 Washington Street Suite 146 Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: Nov. 22

Violations: No violations found.

Locals Tacos: 5551 Merchant's View Square Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: Nov. 22

Violations: No violations found. Pre-opening inspection. This food establishment is approved for permitted operations.

Grato: 7821 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: Nov. 22

Violations: No violations found. Pre-opening inspection.This food establishment is approved for operations.

Tejanos Cantina: 13065 Fitzwater Dr. Nokesville, VA 20181

Last inspection: Nov. 22

Violations: No violations found. The following was corrected based off the verbal request from 11/18/2024, replaced the ceiling panels in the kitchen, maintenance the dish washing machine so that it is properly sanitizing, also at the backflow there was a leak and that was also corrected, remove drinks from the ice, which is used in food and drinks in the ice machine, label the cold holding storage with the name of the mobile food unit.