Foods Kept Past Discard Dates: Vienna Restaurant Inspections

VIENNA, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department regularly inspects restaurants in the Town of Vienna, we continue to look at the latest inspection results.

The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.

Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database. The health department cautions residents that multiple inspection reports should be used to evaluate a restaurant rather than a single report.

This week's report focuses on August reports around the Town of Vienna. See inspection results below, and click on each link to see current and past reports for each restaurant.

The Italian Gourmet: 505 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 20

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Italian sausage=47F, Macaroni=45F, salad dressing=47F.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Three-door TRUE reach-in refrigerator in the food prep area.
• Observed that the wall at the kitchen hand washing sink physical is not maintained in good repair
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Food supply observed on the floor in the dry storage area and in the walk-in refrigerator.

Last inspection: Aug. 21

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Whole milk =58F.
• The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared off-site at a commissary in Maryland, is not properly date marked to discard within 7 days. Observed dates marked to exceed 10 days of holding periods.
• The food temperature measuring device is not accurate in degrees F. The food thermometer tested was observed to be inaccurate, and was 7 degrees off intended range.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.

Purple Onion Catering Company: 416 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Roasted cherry tomatoes=43F, lemon curd=43/46F, @ Traulsen 2-door upright refrigerator.
• Raw animal food storage, preparation, holding or display conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw meat was found Torten above sauces, in the walk-in refrigerator.
• The following cheese is packaged using a Reduced Oxygen Packaging process, but the food establishment has not implemented a HACCP plan: BLUE CHEESE, RICOTTA SALATA.
• Observed the following ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food being held for more than the specified time/temperature allowed: Several prepared food items were observed held beyond their end or use-by-dates, in the walk-in refrigerator. These include the following : Cilantro Dip;6/26/24; Tzatziki sauce=7/31/24; cranberry Campotz =6/28/24, cooked artichokes=7/9/24, Aioli=7/31/24; Zangrita=7/31/24, etc.
• The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared on site is not used or discarded within 24 hours of preparation and was not observed to be date marked: Several foods that were prepared on site were not marked with dates to shows preparation or use-by-dates. These were observed in the prepared foods walk-in refrigerator. All of the items were ordered to be discarded and were discarded during the inspection.
• The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment and/or utensils are not finished to have a smooth, cleanable surface: The interior stainless steel panel on the left door of the Truelsen refrigerator that is located near the front entrance to the kitchen, is missing.
• Milk crate(s) found used for the following purpose(s): As racks to elevate food supplies above the floor in the walk-in coolers no in dry storage areas.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor inside the walk-in refrigerators.

Yama Japanese Restaurant: 328 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 16

Violations: No violations found.

Vienna Thai and Bar: 226 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 21

Violations:

• Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. Unmarked spray bottle containing cleaning chemical solution was observed in the kitchen.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter. Wet wiping towels were observed stored on top of the ware washing machine and not in sanitizing solution after each use as required.
• Employees observed wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Employees were wearing watches and wrist bands in the food preparation areas.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Unmarked containers of various spices were noted on the cook-line without labeled.
• Observed that the floor under the upright refrigerator and upright freezer is in need of cleaning.

Papa John's Pizza: 112 Lawyers Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 19

Violations:

• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. A food employee was observed working in the food service area with longbeard without beard net.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Squeeze bottles containing a variety of sauces.
• Observed that the floor under the dunnage racks in the dry storage room located around the corner from the walk-in refrigerator is in need of cleaning.

MOD Pizza: 168 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 14

Violations: No violations found.

Don Pollo of Vienna: 146 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: fried plantain =122F, fries rice=127F, rotisserie chicken=77/76F.
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:fried plantains=94F.

Foster's Grille: 138 A Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 15

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: sliced cheese variety on refrigerated prep table=66F, 64F, 63F. Whole milk @ Shake station =43F.
• Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination as follows: a wet mop was observed on French fry buckets.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored In a solution without a sanitizer. When tested, the wiping towel solution was noted to have zero ppm chlorine.
• Wiping cloths improperly stored between use, not in chemical sanitizing solution, in the following locations: The wet wiping towels used for wiping the shake machine was noted to be soiled and in need of laundering or be discarded.

Marjan Carryout and Catering: 155 A Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 7

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: yogurt =46F, 44F in display case.rice-53F, cooked chicken= 52F @ walk-in refrigerator.
• Surfaces of the can opener blade were in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.

Last inspection: Aug. 8

Violations: No violations found.

Viet Aroma Asian Cuisine: 165 Glyndon St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 13

Violations:

• Observed that the walls and ceiling are not maintained in good repair in some areas of the facility.
• Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the base of the back entrance to the kitchen. A gap exists at net base of their back door.
• Observed that the floor under cooking equipment under the hood system, has grease build-up and is in need of cleaning. The walls behind the refrigerators on the cook-line are also in need of cleaning.

Sweet Leaf Cafe: 262 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 19

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Bean sprout=47-52F. Discarded during the inspection.

Sweet Ginger Restaurant: 120 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 20

Violations: No violations found.

Last inspection: Aug. 8

Violations: No violations found.

The Mixx Delight: 448 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Aug. 13

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device:Peppercorn Aioli=53-55F, mango chutney=48F.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: The two-door refrigerated prep table on the cookline.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: A variety of beverage in clear unmake plastic containers were not labeled for identification by customers. A variety of sauces in tubs were also not labeled.