Food Stored On Floor, Uncovered Food: 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 reports in November around the Town of Vienna. See inspection results below, and click on each link to see current and past reports for each restaurant.

Chili Wok: 335 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations:

• The handwashing facility located at the cooking area was blocked with equipment, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
• The back door entrance to the kitchen has a screen that is broken and as such not effective to prevent pest from entering the kitchen.

Call Your Mother Deli: 205 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 27

Violations: No violations found.

Bear Branch Tavern: 133 Maple Ave, Ste# 100, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 4, 20

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Foods inside the walk-in refrigerator were observed not being maintained at proper temperatures during this visit.

Violations (Nov. 4):

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: COCKTAIL SAUCE (Made on site) 50F, Mignionet (made on site)=49F.
• The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served is not recorded on the tag or label.
• Open drinking containers used in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. An employee was observed drinking from an opened cup and not through a straw.

Last inspection: Nov. 18

Violations:

• Observed that paper towels were not provided at front serving station and women’s restroom handwashing sinks.
• There is no Certified Food Manager present in the establishment. The manager on site has an expired food sanitation certificate.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.
• Coffee filters were observed stored unprotected at the serving area. The filers were not covered. Also, boxes of single service cups and other item single service items were observed stored on the floor in the hallway.

Lotus Garden: 224 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 26

Violations:

• Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: uncovered food containers were observed inside the walk-in refrigerator.

Thai Mom: 330 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 25

Violations: No violations found.

Hawk & Griffin: 435 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 21

Violations: No violations found.

Wawa: 465 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Nov. 21

Violations:

• Milk crate(s) were observed used as racks to elevate supplies above the floor
• Employees observed wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Food handlers were observed wearing watches and bracelets in food prep areas.

Last inspection: Nov. 13

Violations:

• Utensils are not being sanitized after wash and rise at the 3-compartment sink.
• There is no Certified Food Manager present in the establishment.
• There is no certified food manager on duty and the person in charge failed to explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.