Trap Full Of Flies In Kitchen: 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 May around the Town of Vienna. Of note, Amma Vegetarian Kitchen had 20 violations, including mouse droppings. Health inspectors recommended increasing pest control service to weekly until the pest activity is under control. Another notable result was 21 violations at Clarity.

See inspection results below, and click on each link to see current and past reports for each restaurant. Results are typically available two weeks after the inspection.

Chick-fil-A Vienna: 538 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 30

Violations: No violations found.

World Eats: 521 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 2

Violations: No violations found.

Molly's Yogurt: 521 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 2

Violations: No violations found.

Wawa: 465 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 9

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: soft whip sweet cream=47F, half & half individual packs at Coffee isle =44F.
• Milk /Beverage crates found used as racks to elevate supplies off the floor inside the display walks-in refrigerator.

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

Last inspection: May 9

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: blue cheese dressing=43F, blue cheese crumble=43F, tartar sauce=53F.
• The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Then internal temperature was below 160F, when tested with a thermal plate.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: flour, and spices in unmarked containers.

Thai Mom: 330 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 16

Violations:

• Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. Unmarked spray bottles toxic cleaning chemicals noted in the ware washing area.
• 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: SAUCES.
• Observed that items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment are being stored on the premises.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: Exterior surfaces bulk food containers. The chest freezer has excessive ice build-up.
• Employees observed wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: SPICES, SAUCE, SALT, SUGAR, OIL, in unmarked containers.
• Observed that the wall under the 3-compartment sink, under the dish washing machine ,and under stationary equipment such as refrigerators and prep tables is in need of cleaning. The pipes under the 3-compartment and dish washing machine are in need of cleaning.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor.
• Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: walk-in refrigerator.

Lotus Garden: 224 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 21

Violations:

• 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 SHRIMP OVER CABBAGE IN #3.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: OBSERVED CLEAN STRAINER STORED ABOVE BACK HAND SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN MESH.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: observed containers of spices, starches and squeeze bottles of oil, water, sauces throughout kitchen.
• Maintenance tools are not being stored in a way that prevents the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items.
• There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment: 2 DR UC #1, WIC #4.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: observed rice spoons in container of water on counter.
• Observed fly ribbon throughout kitchen visibly full of flies.

Plaka Grill: 110 Lawyers Rd, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 21

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: tzatziki sauce was observed at 46f in the 2DR prep top cooler. Cooked green beans were observed at 45f-46f in the walk in refrigerator.
• Observed an unapproved splitter on the mop sink.
• Observed Raw chicken being stored above Raw shelled eggs and Raw seafood in the walk in refrigerator. Observed a container of Raw chicken being stored on top of cooked chicken and prepared potatoes.
• Observed no written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures on site.
• Observed bulk bins of sugar, flour, and other ingredients without a label.
• Observed flour, sugar, dried beans and other ingredients being stored in trash bags and in plastic charcoal containers.
• Observed cups and deli containers being stored in the bulk bins. Observed cooking utensils being stored in a container of lukewarm water.
• Observed food being stored on the floor along the cook line and in the walk in refrigerator.

Cuco's Peruvian: 146 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 1

Violations:

• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: 2-door refrigerated Prep/Serving table is not maintaining foods tab 41F or lower.
• The establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location.

Pure Green: 136 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 30

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: oatmeal in pot (130F).
• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: spinach (44F, 47F), kale (47F) in #3.
• There was no certified food manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Hoshizaki 2 Dr under counter cooler (46F).
• Observed that sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided or is not clearly visible at the handwashing sink, located in the restroom, up front and by the 3 vat, used by food employees.

Chipotle Mexican Grill: 213 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 30

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: black beans in #5 (61F).
• The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41F: Hoshizaki 1 Dr under counter cooler (70F).
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: multiple metal containers of salt at the cook-line without labels.

Chiki Wok: 335 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 21

Violations:

• Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled 'Employee Health Policy.'
• Raw animal food storage, preparation, holding or display conducted in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: observed tofu stored on bottom shelf under containers of raw meat in WIC.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
• Spoons, forks, soup spoons were found stored with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: observed containers of spices, starches, etc at cook line with no label.

Nozzo Pazzo: 122 Branch Rd, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 15

Violations: No violations found.

Toby's Ice Cream: 280 Cedar Ln, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: May 20

Violations: No violations found.