Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Gyro Slicer Debris, Uncleanliness

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ASHBURN, VA — Local health officials recently inspected food preparation and storage at food establishments in Ashburn. During the period Feb. 5-14, 2020, inspectors found a total of 42 violations at 15 restaurants in Ashburn.

During a Feb. 11 inspection of Greek Unique restaurant in Ashburn, the inspector found a gyro slicer with an accumulation of food residue. The restaurant was instructed to clean the equipment in between use.

At Lakshimi Chowk restaurant, the inspector found raw chicken stored above ground beef, eggs stored above butter, and other raw animal food improperly stored in multiple coolers. The restaurant was reminded to store raw animal foods below ready-to-eat foods and store raw animal food with lower cook temperatures above raw animal foods with higher cook temperatures.

The inspector reported multiple violations during a Feb. 12 inspection of Chennai Express Restaurant & Catering. The equipment surfaces throughout the kitchen were found to be in need of "detailed cleaning," the inspector reported. Also, light shields throughout kitchen had a build-up of debris. The inspector also noted that the dishroom area and hand sink were unclean. Finally, an employee was observed leaving the bathroom and going back to work in the kitchen without washing hands.

At Akmal's Kitchen in Ashburn, the inspector noticed the facility's backdoor was open and nobody was inside. The inspector called the owner and left a message. The inspector waited onsite for about 15 to 20 minutes to hear back.

"In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website.

Ledo's Pizza
Inspected: Feb. 14, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 3

Akmal's Kitchen
Inspected: Feb. 14, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 2

Ashburn Village Inn
Inspected: Feb. 14, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 3

Moby Dick House of Kabob
Inspected: Feb. 14, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 1

Cafe Opera
Inspected: Feb. 13, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 2

Samurai Restaurant
Inspected: Feb. 13, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 2

Lost Rhino Brewing Pub
Inspected: Feb. 13, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 2

Ashburn Kabob
Inspected: Feb. 12, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 3

Chennai Express Restaurant & Catering
Inspected: Feb. 12, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 8

Lakshimi Chowk
Inspected: Feb. 11, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 3

Greek Unique
Inspected: Feb. 11, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 2

Broadlands Brickoven Pizzeria
Inspected: Feb. 7, 2020 - Follow-up
Total observations & corrective actions: 1

China Taste
Inspected: Feb. 7, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 5

Spinfire Custom Pizza & Salads
Inspected: Feb. 5, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 3

Nando's Peri Peri
Inspected: Feb. 5, 2020
Total observations & corrective actions: 2