Vienna Restaurant Inspections: What To Know From February Results

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 February around the Town of Vienna. See inspection results below, and click on each link to see current and past reports for each restaurant. Some common violations were inadequate sanitizer concentrations to clean dishes and equipment, unlabeled foods, foods cold holding at too high temperatures, equipment in need of cleaning and foods stored on or near the floor.

Check back in the coming weeks for a report on March restaurant inspections once the health department posts all of them. Results are typically available two weeks after the inspection.

Westwood Country Club: 800 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 28

Violations:

• The wash water temperature of the hot water sanitizing warewashing machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature required TEMPERATURE is 150 while the actual temperature was observed was 123F.
• The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewashing machine was below 5 PSI or above 30 PSI. Observed pressure was between 30-35PSI.
• Plumbing connections under the 3-compartment sinks piping are leaking.

Wendy's: 411 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 10

Violations: No violations found.

Chi MC: 126 Branch Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 10

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 13

Violations:

• Observed that inadequate lighting was provided in the food preparation areas. The lighting in the kitchen is inadequate. Several bulbs in the ceiling light fixtures above the prep areas have burned out.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment including the microwave oven are in need of cleaning. Surfaces of prep tables, ware washing machine exterior, piping under The 3-vat sink, are in need of cleaning.
• Observed that the floor under cooking equipment, refrigerators, prep tables, under thge 3-vat skin, is in need of cleaning.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Food containers observed stored on floors inside the walk-in refrigerator.

Caffe Amouri: 107 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• Working containers of poisonous and toxic materials are not properly labeled with a common name. Three unmarked spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals, were not labeled.
• The following equipment/utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Interior surfaces of the GALAXY upright refrigerator was observed to be soiled and in need of cleaning. Debris accumulation was noted on the interior base of this refrigerator.

Roberto's Ristorante Italiano: 144 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• Plumbing connections under the 3-compartment sink piping are leaking.
• Observed that the stainless steel storage cabinets adjacent to the food prep units in the kitchen are placed on unapproved ed wooden platforms, to provide extra elevation.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Food boxes and containers started less than 6 inches above the floor in the kitchen and in the walk-in Freezer.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 5

Violations: No violations found.

Ben & Jerry's: 136 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 14

Violations:

• Measuring scoop on sugar was lacking a handle, causing the potential for contamination of the sugar.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: observed sugar in unmarked container.
• Single service paper cups were observed stored unprotected at the back room storage shelving.
• The interior base of the reach-in freezer and storage cabinets are in need of cleaning.
• Observed that the floor under the hot water heater and in the walk-in freezer is in need of cleaning. Several containers of paints were also observed under the hot water heater.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 4

Violations: No violations found.

Taco Bamba: 164 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 25

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 4

Violations:

• There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
• The temperature measuring device for the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) tank of the warewashing machine is (missing/not operating.) The wash temperature gauge on the dish washing machine is not working.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment had accumulations of grime and debris: the top exterior surfaces of the dish washing machine have accumulations of debris and dust.

Last inspection: Feb. 10

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Grilled chicken= 44F, beef topping=46F, @ pizza prep table.
• Observed that the grease trap is not tightly sealed causing it to give off odor.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 10

Violations:

• When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of zero ppm chlorine solution.
• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: white steamed rice held on cookline table, with no visible signs of temperature control.
• Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Knives were stored in-between refrigerators and prep tables, on the cookline.
• There are no cleaning agents for cleaning equipment and utensils available in the establishment. The chlorine sanitizer container that was connected to the machine was empty, proving no chlorine to properly sanitizer the surfaces of food contact equipment and utensils.
• Observed that the floor under cooking equipment at the hood system has buildup grease and debris, is in need of cleaning. The exterior surfaces of the grease trap and piping of cooking equipment located near the grease trap, has excess grease and debris build-up.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: unmarked containers of spices and including sauces and liquids in squeeze bottles, were not properly labeled to identify products.

Last inspection: Feb. 13

Violations:

• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Syrups in unmarked containers without labels.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

Sushi Yama: 328 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 4

Violations:

• The permit holder has installed a warewashing machine. The current water heater (Make: STATE SANDBLASTER Model: SBS-75-76NE—400, BTU 75,100 input) does not have the capacity to meet an increase in hourly hot water demands required by the addition of the warewashing machine.

Last inspection: Feb. 13

Violations: No violations found.

Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef: 374 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 18

Violations:

• The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Cream cheese @ refrigerated prep table=47F, Beef empanadas (at interior unit of refrigerated prep table=48=53F; Chicken empanadas= @ interior unit of Refrigerated prep table=42=53F; Ham & Cheese empanadas=43-54F.
• There is no Certified Food Manager present in the establishment.
• The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: empanadas tightly packed in deep containers to cool and cold-hold.
• The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.

Magnola Dessert Bar & Coffee: 431 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 20

Violations:

• When tested, the low temperature, chemical sanitizing warewashing machine was observed with a sanitizing rinse concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine solution.
• Observed that paper towels were not provided at each handwashing sink. There were no pass passer towels at the hands sink located at the ware washing station.
• The handwashing facility located at the are washing station was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing. Bread basket with personal belongings were at the front of the hand sink.
• Proper test kits located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
• Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink. hand washing soap was missing in the soap dispenser, at the hand sink located at the ware washing station.
• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: A variety of sauces in squeeze bottles were not properly labeled, to identify products.
• A food employee was observed eating and/or drinking in food prep area, where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection.
• Employees observed wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Food employees were observed wearing bracelets and watches while on duty in food prep areas.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 27

Violations:

• The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is commercially processed is not used or discarded within 24 hours of when the original container was opened and is not observed to be date marked: garlic butter, chicken parmesan.

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

Last inspection: Feb. 18

Violations:

• The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: Bulk sugar stored in unmarked containers without labels.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Boxes of food supplies started on the floor in the dry storage areas.

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

Last inspection: Feb. Feb. 27

Violations:

• The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewashing machine was below 15 PSI.
• The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The sanitizing pressure was noted to be only 10 PSI and the wash temperature was fluctuating from 151F and 145F. Suds were also noted in the machine after completion of the cycles.
• Plumbing connections at the electronic operating hand wash sink located next to the dish washing machine is not operating properly. This sink is not providing water, when checked.

Pizza Boli's: 262 A Cedar Ln., Unit# 1, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Feb. 6

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 chicken stored on top of drinks and cheese packages in the walk-in refrigerator.
• The following food item(s) were observed hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: steamed rice =117F.
• Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Boxes and containers of food were observed stored on the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator and freezer.