Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Ice Machine Mildew, 17 Violations

MANASSAS, VA — Some restaurants in the Manassas area recorded violations during recent health department inspections between June 17 and 26.

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 area, according to the Prince William Health District. Some of the violations were grime and mildew in the ice machine at Tejanos Cantina: in Nokesville and fruit flies at Cracker Barrel of Manassas. The most violations were 17 at Lin's Grill in Manassas.

Panera Bread #897: 7351 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: June 26

Violations:

• During the inspection there were several containers of multileaf lettuce that were in the walk in cooler on a shelf with the top covering, also in the prep coolers with the tops on them

K Kabob: 9975 Sowder Village Sq Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: June 26

Violations:

• The gaskets for 2 door reach in cooler and one door upright cooler were observed in state of disrepair.

Nankar Peruvian Restaurant: 13938 Estate Manor Drive Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: June 26

Violations: No violations found.

Chick-fil-A: 9939 Sowder Village Sq Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: June 26

Violations:

• The following observed during the inspection and needs to be corrected before the first routine inspection: a double check valve for the mop sink faucet, obtain heat test strips.

BBQ Chicken: 8300 Sudley Road Space 91 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: June 26 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Mama Mia Pizza: 7669 Limestone Drive Suite 110 Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: June 26

Violations:

• An employee was drinking from a can drink without a lid to prevent contamination.
• There were several food items and ingredients that were opened, exposed and uncovered in the walk in cooler and prep coolers.
• The person in charge was unable to set up the 3 compartment sink because there were no stoppers.
• At the start of the inspection there were containers of meat sauce (96F), Marinara Sauce (74F), and meatballs (100F) all made in the establishment were being reheated on the steam table.
• There was a container of ready to eat gyro meat (47F), italian bologna (45F), raw chicken breast (46F).
• Per the person in charge there were tomato sauces that were prepped on the week before without the containers having a date of discard by or date of preparation.
• The house made italian dressing contains raw shell eggs, but does not have a consumer advisory on the menu.
• The person in charge did not have a thin probe thermometer to take food temperature.
• There were several cold holding units that did not have ambient air thermometers.
• An employee was observed working with food without a proper hair restraint on.
• There were clean utensils were not inverted in manner to prevent contamination.
• The facility was reusing single service containers for as food storage.
• The prep table and the metal rack where food containers and utensils rest were covered in cardboard.
• There were no test strips for the Chlorine chemical sanitizer solution.
• There was y connector attached to the mop sink faucet the placed the backflow prevention under pressure.

Lume Asian Fusion: 9110 Center St Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: June 25 (pre-opening)

Violations:

• Ecolab dishwashing machine was observed in a state of dis-repair and condition preventing the equipment to be used as designed.
• There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solution for dishwashing machines.

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

Last inspection: June 25

Violations: No violations found.

Elegance To Simplicity Caterers: 10367 Piper Ln Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection:

There were several wood utensils that are used for food contact surfaces/cooking utensils.

CM Chicken: 7929 Heritage Village Plaza Gainesville, VA 20155

Last inspection: June 24 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Sabor A Barrio: 7557 Centreville Road #102 Manassas, VA 20111

Last inspection: June 24

Violations:

• This food establishment is approved to serve food to the public. Please correct the following:
• 1. Ensure the dishwasher machine be properly working (sanitizing).
• 2. Replace the 3-comp sink area handwashing sink splash guards for an approved easily to clean and smooth surface.
• 3. Remove the microwave stand wooden stand.
• 4. Replace the exhaust hood system burned light bulbs.
• 5. Provide ambient thermometers for all cold holding units.
• 6. Replace or remove the reach in prep refrigerator.
• 7. Clean the upright freezer (inside).
• 8. Remove and replace the back door shade/screen.
• 9. Install the dry storage area ceiling light bulbs
• 10. Replace the dry storage area-stained ceiling tiles.

K Sushi: 7412 Stream Walk Lane Suite 1 Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: June 21

Violations:

• Employees are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
• No hand drying provisions were provided at the handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed hand washing sink blocked by metal lids and empty plastic bags near 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed a single-service item (small plastic container) being used as a scoop inside the rice bulk bin container near the storage area in the kitchen.
• Observed soiled green and blue cutting boards on the prep counter in the kitchen.
• Observed a container of noodles not date marked or labeled inside the Beverage air 2 door upright refrigerator in the kitchen.
• No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control for cooking and hot holding Sushi rice.
• Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep counters near the registers in the kitchen.
• Observed cardboard liners on storage shelves near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

Lin's Grill: 11650 Sudley Manor Dr Manassas, VA 20109

Last inspection: June 20

Violations:

• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided and/or is not clearly visible at the handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food (cooked chicken and vegetables) in the turbo air 2 door reach in prep cooler.
• Observed containers of cut lettuce, cut carrots, vegetables (red and green peppers) not covered inside the Americooler Walk in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed a plastic portion cup being reused as a scoop inside the super cornstarch bulk bin container on storage shelf near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed strainer with an accumulation of food debris stored above the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• The date marking system for prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) (Cooked chicken wings) in the turbo air 2 door prep cooler is not in proper use.
• Observed a container of liquid eggs stored in direct contact with vegetables (peas and carrots) inside a container inside the Migali 2 door reach in prep cooler near the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed containers of soy sauce stored on the floor inside the Americooler Walk in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed wet wiping cloths stored near hand washing sink in the kitchen.
• Observed cardboard liner underneath soy sauce containers in the storage area in the kitchen.
• Observed vegetables (tomatoes and red peppers) stored inside closed grocery bags inside the Americooler Walk in cooler in the kitchen. Observed raw meat stored inside closed grocery bags inside the Americooler Walk in freezer in the kitchen.
• Observed the mop sink with an accumulation of grime and debris near the cookline in the kitchen. Observed the hand washing sink with an accumulation of grime and debris near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed shelves with an accumulation of dust and dirt debris inside the Americooler Walk in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed pipe leaking at the hand washing sink near the registers in the kitchen.
• There is no waste receptacle provided at the hand washing sink near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
• Observed walls with an accumulation of grease and visible soil near the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed floors with encrusted dirt build up underneath the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed food employee aprons and hats stored on storage shelves in the kitchen.

Voodoo Brother's Cajun Creole: 9112 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: June 20 (pre-opening)

Violations: No violations found.

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano: 15120 Washington St Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: June 18

Violations:

• A review of the menu with the foodservice operator indicates that the consumer advisory is unclear, with more than one statement including an asterisk (*).

Young Chow Cafe: 6715 Leaberry Way Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: June 18

Violations:

• Different types of raw animal foods (raw chicken and raw beef) were stored in the same container in such a manner that may cause cross contamination in the Kool-It two-door reach-in cooler.
• Raw pork in a container was observed stored on the floor under the handwashing sink. Raw beef and raw pork in containers were observed stored on the floor in the Norlake walk-in freezer. The person in charge removed all of the food off the floor to elevated locations.
• The sanitizer concentration in the mechanical dishwashing machine was 0ppm, lower than the minimum concentration needed for the machine to properly sanitize equipment and utensils (50ppm).
• The mechanical dishwashing machine's data plate affixed to the machine was not visible, rendering the operating specifications for the temperature and sanitizer concentration unreadable.

Catfish On Wheels: 10887 Monocacy Way Manassas, VA 20112

Last inspection: June 18

Violations: No violations found.

Tejanos Cantina: 13065 Fitzwater Dr. Nokesville, VA 20181

Last inspection: June 18

Violations:

• Observed the inside of the ice machine, a food-contact equipment surface, soiled with accumulations of grime and mildew.
• The mechanical dishwashing machine was observed in a state of disrepair, preventing the equipment to be used as designed. Observed a pipe on the mechanical dishwashing machine leaking.
• The sanitizer concentration in the mechanical dishwashing machine was 10ppm, lower than the minimum concentration needed for the machine to properly sanitize equipment and utensils as specified on the data plate (50ppm).
• Observed the mechanical components of the ice machine exposed due to a missing cover. Observed dust buildup on the mechanical components of the ice machine, exposing the environment to drifting dust and debris and potentially contaminating ready-to-eat food.

East Ocean Restaurant: 6438 Trading Square Haymarket, VA 20169

Last inspection: June 18

Violations:

• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• Unwrapped or uncovered food (broccoli) in the Mr. Winter walk-in cooler.
• The following non-food contact surfaces used for cooking or storing food were observed with visible accumulations of soil and debris, which may contaminate food and attract insects and rodents: the side of the stove, the Centaur two-door reach-in freezer, and the inside hood of the Everest two-door reach-in cooler and prep unit.
• Improper methods used to cool the cooked breaded chicken. Observed the cooked chicken that, according to the person in charge, had been cooked just 20 minutes prior, at a temperature of 96°F cooling with plastic wrap covering it. The person in charge removed the plastic covering from the container of breaded chicken.
• The Person in Charge could not provide a temperature measuring device for the Centaur two-door reach-in freezer and the Frigidaire chest freezer.
• Food stored on the floor in the Mr. Winter walk-in cooler (raw onions, raw carrots, and bamboo shoots) and Mr. Winter walk-in freezer (raw beef). The person in charge removed all of the food off the floor.
• Observed cornstarch stored under the three-compartment sink. The person in charge removed the cornstarch from under the three-compartment sink and stored it in an appropriate location.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit at the three-compartment sink present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit for the chemical dishwashing machine present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.

Pupuseria Mia Deli Y Mas: 8535 Centreville Rd. Manassas Park, VA 20111

Last inspection: June 18

Violations:

• Food employees are not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information concerning their health and activities as they relate to diseases transmitted through food.
• The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.

Subway: 10418 Bristow Center Dr Bristow, VA 20136

Last inspection: June 18

Violations: No violations found.

Pho Duong Banh Mi & More: 8667 Sudley Road Manassas, VA 20110

Last inspection: June 18

Violations: No violations found.

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

Last inspection: June 17

Violations:

• Observed an open drinking container stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils on the cookline in the kitchen.
• Observed two measuring scoops with encrusted food debris build up hanging over prep table near the Forma-Kool Walk in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed fruit flies present in dish washing area in the kitchen and dry storage area near the dining room.
• Observed boxes (single-use trays) stored on the floor in dry storage area in the kitchen.
• Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
• Wet wiping cloths improperly stored between use on the counter in serving station in the kitchen.
• Observed clean knife stored improperly on top of the hand washing sink near the Forma-Kool Walk in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed food employee aprons stored next to clean dishes on storage shelves near chemical closet in the kitchen.
• Observed clean aprons stored in direct contact with pinto beans inside the bulk bin container in the kitchen.
• The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: the fan guards inside the Forma-Kool Walk in cooler in the kitchen.
• Observed pipe leaking underneath the fountain machine in the kitchen.
• There is no waste receptacle provided at the hand washing sink near the Forma-Kool Walk in cooler in the kitchen.
• The refuse container located outside the establishment is missing its lid.
• Observed dust pans with an accumulation of dust and food debris build up near the serving station area in the kitchen.
• Observed the wall with an accumulation of grime and debris behind the ovens near the cookline in the kitchen.

Hector's of Nokesville: 12842 Fitzwater Dr. Nokesville, VA 20181

Last inspection: June 17

Violations:

• There was no person in charge with a valid Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited agency recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
• This food establishment has not established procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
• The handwashing sink adjacent to the steam table was being used as a dump station. Observed ice in the handwashing sink.
• The food contact equipment surfaces of the cutting board at the Traulsen four-door reach-in cooler was observed torn from a larger cutting board and deeply scored with stains.
• Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not finished to have a smooth, cleanable surface. Observed carbon and grease buildup on pans located under the tortilla chip dispenser.
• There is no chemical sanitizing test kit at the three-compartment sink present to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution used is at the proper concentration.
• There are no thermometer strips for the heat-sanitizing dishwashing machine present to ensure the heat sanitizing temperature used is at the proper temperature.

Carini's Pizzeria: 12826 Fitzwater Dr. Nokesville, VA 20181

Last inspection: June 17

Violations:

• The food contact equipment surfaces of the cutting board at the Migali two-door reach-in cooler and prep unit and the cutting board at the Kratos two-door reach-in cooler and prep unit are observed stained and scored.
• The Person in Charge could not provide a temperature measuring device for the Sanyo two-door reach-in cooler and the one-door reach-in freezer.
• The sanitizer concentration in the mechanical dishwashing machine was 0ppm, lower than the minimum concentration needed for the machine to properly sanitize equipment and utensils as specified on the data plate (50ppm). The person in charge agreed to use the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact equipment until the dishwasher is sanitizing at the correct concentration.