Improper Procedures For Allergens, More Violations: Manassas Restaurant Inspections

MANASSAS, VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections in recent weeks.

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. Of note, health inspectors noted employees at Cuna Del Sol Restaurant used the same utensils for food allergens without notifying customers.

Cracker Barrel of Manassas #238: 10801 Battleview Pkwy Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: June 5

Violations:

• Observed two frayed fryer baskets on the grill line in the kitchen. Observed a broken plastic container on the dish storage shelves near the chemical room in the kitchen.
• Observed foil liner on the side of the Blodgett double door oven in the kitchen.
• Observed pipes with encrusted dirt build up underneath the prep sink near the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
• The diameter of the air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the floor drain underneath the 3 compartment sink in the warewashing area is less than twice the diameter of the water supply inlet.
• Observed the ceiling vent with encrusted dust build up in the employee toilet rooms, the mop sink area, and the toilet rooms in dining area.

Shotted Cafe: 7380 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: June 4 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found. This facility is approved to serve food to the public.

Carmello's: 9108 Center St Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: June 4

Violations:

• No thermometer provided in 3 door prep-cooler.
• Dishwashing machine observed in state of disrepair.

CJ FINZ Raw Bar & Grille: 9413 West St Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: June 4

Violations:

• Cut lettuce measured @ 47 F, fish measured at 46 F at walk in cooler
• No thermometer provided at 2 door prep-cooler across grill.
• Walk in Cooler observed in state of disrepair- temperature observed @ 50 F.
• Walk in Cooler door gasket observed in state of disrepair.

Raise the Roost: 10601 Lomond Dr. Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: June 3

Violations:

• Dishwashing machine was observed in state of disrepair.

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

Last inspection: June 3

Violations:

• No test strip observed for dishwashing machine.
• No/inadequate procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.
• inadequate access to handwashing facilities.

Thai Taste: 8657 Sudley Rd Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: June 2

Violations:

• Hand sink was observed without a paper towel.
• Hand sink is observed blocked.
• Containers of food held for > 24 hours were not date marked.
• No thermometer provided in 2 door upright cooler.
• Containers of foods observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
• Walk in cooler observed in state of disrepair temperature observed @ 50 F.

Tokyo Grill: 7401 Miramar Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: May 29

Violations: No violations found.

Sliced Pizza and More: 9784 Center St. Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: May 29 (pre-opening)

Violations: All violation have been corrected. This Food establishment is approved for food permit. This is a change ownership inspection as well.

City Tavern: 9550 Center St Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: May 29 (pre-opening, change of ownership)

Violations:

• 2 door prep-cooler observed repeatedly in state of disrepair.

Big B's Smokin BBQ: 8017 Rocky Run Road Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: May 29

Violations: All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). There was no food on the mobile food unit during today's inspection. This mobile food unit is approved for operation.

Wasabiko: 10695 Sudley Manor Drive, Suite 101 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: May 28

Violations: No violations found. All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

Grill Kabob Xpress: 10366 Portsmouth Rd Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: May 27

Violations: No violations found. All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

Wingstop: 10416 Portsmouth Rd. Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: May 27

Violations: No violations found. All alleged violations and corrective actions were discussed with the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

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

Last inspection: May 23

Violations:

• An employee was observed donning gloves before washing their hands, also the hand sink temperature in the kitchen was below 100F so employees were not properly washing their hand at the correct temperature.
• Employees were not using the correct measures to rapidly cool time/temperature control for safety foods. Foods were in large food containers in the walk in cooler and being covered before being placed into the walk in cooler.
• In the open prep cooler and on the counter there were several time/temperature control for safety foods that were not properly being cold held.
• Employees were using the same utensils for food allergens without giving customers notice of such practice.
• There was no verifiable training of employees reporting diagnoses, illnesses or living with person with diagnoses and illness directly associated with foodborne illness.
• Employees were observed donning gloves without properly washing their hands first.
• The hand sink in the kitchen did not have a hand washing sign.
• In the kitchen the hand sink water temperature measured at 79F.
• An employee was observed using the hand sink in the kitchen to rinse wiping cloths.
• An additive that was used to make cheese in the food establishment was from an unknown source.

Nash & Smash: 12853 Galveston Ct Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: May 21

Violations: No violations found.

Magnoliya Grand Manor: 6991 Infantry Ridge Rd Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: May 20 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found. Pre-opening inspection. Food Establishment permit is approved.

Panda Express #1683: 10689 Sudley Manor Dr., Suite 105 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: May 20

Violations:

• During the inspection there were several Time Temperature Control Food For Safety (TCS Foods) were out of temperature on the steam table, employees were not properly maintaining temperatures.
• The person in charge was not properly cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces (thermometer) before it came into contact with food.
• The establishment did not have written procedure to properly clean vomit and or diarrhea to prevent contamination.
• The hand sink temperature in the back was 75F.
• The person in charge took a temperature of food with a thermometer that was not properly wash, rinsed and sanitized before doing so.
• An employee cooked chicken breast on the grill once removed and taken to hot holding it was temperature was taken it was 144F.
• Cooked beef, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken were all held below 135F on the steam table.
• 2 in the stove top condiment holder garlic being held in oil was not being properly hot held to prevent spores forming.
• The person in charge was engaging in food prep and handling food without wearing a proper hair restraint.
• The hand sink in the back knob for the hot water was not properly working.

Ghosted Concepts: 14650 Washington St Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: May 20

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.
• This food establishment has not established written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The interior of the mobile food unit to include the floors, walls, ceilings and attached hood system has a build up of grease/debris.