Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: La Promesa, Goodfellas Pizza
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Several restaurants around Ashburn, Dulles, and Sterling were cited with violations during recent inspections from the Loudoun County Health Department. The cited restaurants were inspected between Jan. 19 and Jan. 25.
As coronavirus restrictions continue to fluctuate, health inspectors are returning to conduct some restaurant inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.
Violations at restaurants 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.
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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.
Here are the most recent inspections from the Ashburn area, as they were written by the Loudoun County Health Department.'
Subway, 43490 Yukon Dr Ste 115 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 19
Total violations: 2
The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
There is no covered receptacle for sanitary napkins in the toilet room used by females.
Rita Ki Rosoi LLC, 25387 Pleasant Valley Rd Chantilly, VA 20152
Date inspected: Jan. 20
Total violations: 1
Caterer informed EHS that one of the doughs in the walk in cooler was prepared by them at their private home.
Popeyes, 44061 Ashburn Shopping Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 20
Total violations: 1
Observed container of beans hot holding at improper temperature of 108F.
Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 20
Total violations: 2
Food employee present at the facility not aware of foodborne illnesses and signs and symptoms.
Facility does not have test strip to measure the concentration of the sanitizer.
La Promesa Restaurant, 20921 Davenport Dr #112 Sterling, VA 20165
Date inspected: Jan. 20
Total violations: 2
Soft Cheese meant for pupusas was observed on the line at improper temperature (77F).
Upon review of the menu, the EHS observed that "sunny side up" eggs are listed with no consumer advisory.
Burger King # 12041, 45609 Falke Plaza Sterling, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 20
Total violations: 3
EHS observed an employee without gloves, reach into the ice machine with a plastic cup and scoop ice.
EHS observed 8 paper carton containers of light cream with an expiration date of 01/01/2022.
EHS observed a personal cell phone on the counter of the line, next to the breaded chicken station.
Starbucks Coffee C-24, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 20
Total violations: 1
The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
International House of Pancake, 46931 Cedar Lake Plaza Sterling, VA 20165
Date inspected: Jan. 20
Total violations: 4
A metal container with heavy soil residue was found stored on the drying rack in the dishwashing area.
A spray bottle containing a clear liquid was found stored in the mop sink area with no label or identifying information.
The EHS observed a food employee preparing foods without a hair restraint.
A spatula that had heavy wear and tear, with melted and chipped portions was found stored and ready for use.
Chick-Fil-A, 45440 Dulles Crossing Plaza Sterling, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 21
Total violations: 2
Milkshake machine nozzle is not washed, rinsed, sanitized every 4 hours.
Corn salsa observed thawing on top of warm machine.
Goodfellas Pizza, 23520 Overland Dr #108 Dulles, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 21
Total violations: 4
Handwashing facility in rear kitchen observed without paper towel.
Handwashing facility in front kitchen observed leaking.
Date marking not provided to pizza sauce and curry sauce prepared in the facility and being held for more than 24 hours.
Handwashing facility in front kitchen observed leaking.
Wing Stop #709, 21430 Cedar Dr #108 Sterling, VA 20164
Date inspected: Jan. 24
Total violations: 3
Soap for handwashing was not available at the hand sink to the left of the three basin sink.
The handwashing sink to the right of the prep area does not have available hand drying provisions.
EHS observed a personal cell phone stored on the prep table while foods (corn sections) were being prepped.
Rais Pizza, 21430 Cedar Dr #128 Sterling, VA 20164
Date inspected: Jan. 24
Total violations: 2
There is no hand drying provision at the hand sink directly to the right of the three basin sink.
Meatballs and marinara sauce were found hot holding at improper temperatures (100F, 99F).
Velocity Five Sports Restaurant, 20789 Great Falls Plaza #162 Sterling, VA 20165
Date inspected: Jan. 24
Total violations: 3
The deli slicer, food processor, and a container of knives were observed with food debris on them.
Au Jus and marinara sauces in the steam table at the left of the grill were found hot holding at improper temperature (110F, 111F) The water within the steam table registered at 131F.
A bin of beef and a container of onion were found stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Matchbox One Loudoun, 44720 Thorndike St Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 25
Total violations: 7
The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
Bartender observed cutting ready to eat strawberry to add in the drinks with bare hands and touching said strawberries.
Handwashing facility in the bar observed without hand wash sign.
Facility observed without hot water in several (7) handsinks in the facility. As per the PIC the hot water heater's blower motors was broken therefore, the facility did not have any hot water.
One squash with mold growth observed on shelf in the walk in refrigerator holding produce in second floor.
Several temperature control for safety food registered between 46°F to 42°F in low boy refrigeration units in front of the grill in kitchen/food prep area.
The cutting boards on low boy refrigerators in the front food prep area observed with deep scratches and discoloration.
Longhorn Steakhouse #5161, 21075 Dulles Town Circle Dulles, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 25
Total violations: 6
Employee observed donning gloves and handling food dishes without washing hands.
Menu has a consumer advisory listed for salmon which is purchased fresh but there is no documentation from the supplier indicating the fish is aqua-cultured.
Observed bowl sitting on top of sliced cheese at salad prep station. Observed sliced cheese touching the side of the cooler at prep station.
The warewashing machine is not equipped with a device to warn of low sanitizer level.
The cold water faucet handle at the bar hand sink and 3 compartment sink was not working as the handles seem to be stripped and cold water could not be turned on with the faucet.
Unshielded non shatter-proof light bulbs were observed between the walk-in cooler and prep area.
International House of Pancakes #3616, 24290 Liberty Harvest Ct Sterling, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 25
Total violations: 1
Observed door sweep to be less than 50% attached and allowing for white light to enter underneath the door allowing for possible entry from pests.
Shrimp Lover(The), 22510 S. Sterling Blvd #110 Sterling, VA 20164
Date inspected: Jan. 25
Total violations: 4
Observed Ice Machine’s Guard inside machine not clean and has black residue.
Observed 3 knives stored in between liquor bottle shelf and 3 VAT at front of house. 2 knives in-between prep tables at back of house, tongs on oven, and tongs hung up on corner of dry storage. Also observed ice handle laying flat on ice used for soft drinks.
Observed large bucket of frozen shrimp thawing in stagnant water.
Observed Hand Washing Sink in back of house by the seafood steamer to have very weak inconsistent flow below 100F.
Asian Fusion, 44260 Ice Rink Plaza #106 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 25
Total violations: 2
Items in refrigeration prep unit across from wok line closest to 3 compartment sink cold holding food items at improper temperatures (48 degrees F)
Floor in the flour dry storage area in the back corner in the restaurant in need of cleaning.
Zoes Kitchen, 44375 Brimfield Dr Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 25
Total violations: 3
Raw shell eggs observed stored in shelf above ready to eat vegetables in the walk in refrigerator in rear kitchen.
Chemical dishwasher not sanitizing after wash and rinse cycle.
Date marking not provided to cooked chicken on the shelf in walk in refrigerator in kitchen.
Creme de la Creme, 44799 Saranac Street Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 25
Total violations: 1
Handwashing sink in kitchen observed leaking. The water was turned off and said sink was not in use.
This article originally appeared on the Ashburn Patch
