Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Passion Fin, Ashburn Pub
ASHBURN, VA — Several restaurants around the Ashburn area were cited with violations during the most recent round of inspections by the Loudoun County Health Department. Inspectors visited the locations between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11.
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.
Passion Fin Restaurant, 42780 Creek View Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 5
Total violations: 3
Observed the following foods stored in the right side sushi prep cooler at improper temperatures: spicy tuna 43F, lobster salad 43F, salmon 43F. All foods stored in prep cooler moved to walk in for quick cool down. Ambient air temperature in refrigeration unit observed at 45F.
Observed the following foods stored in areas subject to splash and contamination: Container of lettuce stored adjacent to hand sink, and large containers of sugar, brown rice and flour stored directly beside dirty dish side of 3 compartment sink.
Sushi prep cooler located on right observed with inadequate ambient air temperature of 45F.
Hyatt Place Sterling / Dulles, 21481 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 5
Total violations: 3
Observed Hand Sink in back of house to be blocked by boxes, a door, and various cleaning supplies.
Observed buildup in microwave.
Observed Milk at 54F, Skim Milk at 56F, and Half and Half at 55F in the self service area of the breakfast set up, yogurt at 66F, and Cream Cheese at 67F. In the back of house observed Cream Cheese at 68F and Hummus at 68F
Burgerim, 22855 Brambleton Plaza #100 Brambleton, VA 20148
Date inspected: Jan. 5
Total violations: 5
There was no PIC present at the time of inspection.
Observed ambient temperature thermometer in the hand sink across from the dish machine.
No paper towels present at the hand sink at the front counter or the hand sink in the utensil storage area.
Chlorine sanitizer concentration was at 300ppm.
Buns stored less than 6" off the ground
El Mercadito Hispano II, 250 Sterling Boulevard Sterling, VA 20164
Date inspected: Jan. 5
Total violations: 10
Observed staff switching from using cell phone to flipping beef on grill multiple times.
Hand sink near grill and near meat display are utilizing a wash cloth as the only means of drying hands.
Observed a bottle of hand lotion and no hand soap at handsink near front meat display.
Observed Hand Washing sink near back door to be used to store brushes and soap stone (for sharpening knives.)
Observed several food items uncovered in the freezer that are not in a state of cooling, such as pork, beef, and shredded romaine lettuce. 470(A)(3-8) Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging and Segregation.
Observed Rice with Vegetable Mix hot holding at 113F
Observed several cups of cream over stacked in a unit that is incapable of maintaining an ambient temperature of within plus or minus 3 of the required 41F necessary to prevent growth of bacteria.
Observed Tongs stored in hole on grill, rice scoop stored sidewise inside of rice pot contacting the rice, and Tongs stored on top of Pupusa hot holding unit.
Observed Bev Air 2 DR Prep Top to not be maintaining temperature required for proper cold holding/cooling.
Observed Wet mop stored in a standard white bucket near the back door.
Pizza Hut #37444, 402 S. Sterling Blvd Sterling, VA 20164
Date inspected: Jan. 5
Total violations: 2
Observed there to be no ambient air thermometer in the walk in unit.
Observed Quat test strips to be expired on "7/16/2025" and no Bleach test strips (for dishwashing machine) to be on site.
Sommerset Retirement Community, 22355 Providence Vllg Dr Sterling, VA 20164
Date inspected: Jan. 5
Total violations: 2
A fully cooked ready to eat ham observed stored on a speed rack in the walk in cooler below a tray of defrosting raw chicken breasts.
An employee coat observed hanging on an equipment rack touching clean utensils (whisks, spoons, tongs etc.)
Center Stage Preschool, 20955 Professional Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 6
Total violations: 1
Kitchen hand sink did not have a hand wash sign posted.
Jersey Mike’s, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 6
Total violations: 1
Paper towels were not available at two of the hand sinks in the kitchen.
Algonkian Reg Park Conf Center, 47001 Fairway Drive Sterling, VA 20165
Date inspected: Jan. 6
Total violations: 1
Several lights in the kitchen/dish/storage area were observed exposed without shielding.
Broadlands Brickoven Pizzeria, 42882 Truro Parish Dr #110 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 6
Total violations: 3
The following food contact equipment is observed stored soiled to sight and touch: The clean in place slicer is observed with debris build up near the blade and the dining area carbonated drink machine ice shoot is observed with a thick accumulation of a moist black residue.
Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration at wiping cloth bucket well above 200ppm.
Observed missing ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink and several missing tiles above walk in cooler.
Ashburn Pub (The), 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #196 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 6
Total violations: 5
Person in charge is not ensuring large pieces of food contact equipment is properly sanitized after cleaning, and is not monitoring temperatures of foods being cold held and cooled.
Observed 2 bags of lettuce stored directly on top of container of raw hamburger patties and sleeve of raw chorizo stored in box with whole tomatoes.
Observed ice machine deflector with accumulation of black debris.
Observed improper cooling temperatures of chili. 2 large containers of chili observed cooling in ice bath at improper temperatures 99F, 89F at 2:00pm. Chili prepared and put in ice bath at 8:30am. Cook temperature could not be verified nor could the actual time the chili entered the temperature danger zone.
The following foods observed cold holding at improper temperatures in walk in cooler: feta cheese 46, cut lettuce 45, chicken wings 46, 45.
Carolina Brothers Pit Barbecue, 20702 Ashburn Rd Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 6
Total violations: 3
Observed pork ribs in hot holding cabinet at 113F, 116F person in charge said ribs were placed in the hot holding cabinet about an hour and half before.
Observed pulled chicken and pork in containers that had a use or freeze date of 14 days.
Observed can drink stored in ice machine.
Algonkian Reg Park Golf Course Pro Shop., 47001 Fairway Drive Sterling, VA 20165
Date inspected: Jan. 6
Total violations: 1
The light above the three basin sink is not covered/shielded.
El Taquito Latin Kitchen & Bar, 42010 Village Center Plaza #170 Aldie, VA 20105
Date inspected: Jan. 7
Total violations: 3
Observed: Kitchen employee handsink is missing paper towels.
Observed: Test strips that measure quaternary ammonia at the three compartment sink not available.
Observed: A tile is completely loose in the kitchen near the low temperature dish machine.
Winwood Children’s Center, 42780 Creighton Rd Ashburn, VA 20148
Date inspected: Jan. 10
Total violations: 1
No irreversible temperature measuring device for dish machine
Wendy's #6632, 42035 Village Center Plaza Aldie, VA 20105
Date inspected: Jan. 10
Total violations: 1
Observed: Shell eggs in walk stored on top shelf above cut lettuce.
Hunan Village, 42920 Piccadilly Plaza #131 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 10
Total violations: 3
Chicken thawing on counter
Bag of cabbage heads stored less than 6" from floor
Pans and strainers on dish drying rack were stacked, preventing air drying
Lima de Vera Restobar, 20921 Davenport Dr 134-135 Sterling, VA 20165
Date inspected: Jan. 10
Total violations: 6
Verifiable means of an employee health reporting policy were not able to be reviewed when requested.
The low-temperature dish machine in the kitchen and at the bar is not dispensing sanitizer during the final rinse, not sanitizing dishes.
Several items on the line that are held in containers that are on ice were found outside of appropriate temperatures.
Regular, non pasteurized raw shell eggs are being used to make the Pisco Sour drink.
Tuna on reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) was found thawing while still in the package.
There are no test strips to test the sanitizer levels of the chlorine dishwasher in the kitchen and at the bar.
Vino Volo, 1 Saarinen Cir. Dulles, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 11
Total violations: 2
Commercially processed prepared Ready to eat (RTE) TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods are date marked with a time frame that exceeds 7 days when the package/container is opened and held at 41F or less. Soup labeled 1/4-1/11, roasted garlic marinated tomatoes labeled 1/1-1/8/22 and 1/10-2/10/22
Facility does not have any quat sanitizer test strips to test the sanitizer concentration at the three compartment sink.
Udupi Bhavan, 45633 Dulles Eastern Plaza #100 Sterling, VA 20166
Date inspected: Jan. 11
Total violations: 5
Did not observe date marking on TCS food items in the establishment.
There is no written time control for safety procedure for the foods kept on the hot holding table.
The prep cooler across from the cook line has a broken door.
Testing devices for chlorine and QAC sanitizer solutions expired.
Excess of assorted unused restaurant supplies stored in single use articles/utensils storage area.
Buffalo Wing Factory & Pub, 43761 Parkhurst Plaza #100 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 11
Total violations: 2
Observed can opener to have slight accumulation.
Observed white light shining under bottom right corner (facing from inside) of door sweep allowing for possible entry by pests.
Mi Hacienda Restaurant & Sports Bar, 21430 Cedar Dr #122 Sterling, VA 20165
Date inspected: Jan. 11
Total violations: 1
Verifiable means of an Employee Health Reporting agreement are still not available for review.
Ford’s Fish Shack, 44260 Ice Rink Plaza #101 Ashburn, VA 20147
Date inspected: Jan. 11
Total violations: 1
Time as a public health control used for items between prep unit closest to dining room and hot holding unit, but no time control procedure is documented
This article originally appeared on the Ashburn Patch
