Reston Restaurant Has Leaks Everywhere: Inspections

RESTON/HERNDON, VA — Fairfax County regularly conducts inspections of Reston and Herndon restaurants. Reports are generally posted about a week after the inspection. We've listed the violations cited in inspections at local restaurants -- including a restaurant at Reston Town Center with leaks everywhere -- on June 5-7, the most recent dates available.

Mon Ami Gabi, 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston

Date: June 7
Violations: 5

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were found hot holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: chicken 130F canteen hot box.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable: door/hinge on small ice machine, water filter dispenser encasement.

Non-critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: #5 and #8 cooler.

Non-critical violation: Observation: The floor drain at the dish 3 vat sink is slow to drain. Water filtration system/tubing is leaking. Faucet/mix valves at the mop & dish sink are leaking. Plumbing connections under the mop & dish sink basin piping are leaking.

Non-critical violation: Observation: Dish machine ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive condensation.

The Counter, 11922 Democracy Drive, Reston

Date: June 7
Violations: 2

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: #1 cooler - hamburger 46-45F, vegetable patty 44F, chicken 46F; #5 cooler - cheese 46-48F.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 coolers.

Inova Sunrise of Reston, 1778 Fountain Drive, Reston

Date: June 6
Violations: 1

Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: OBSERVED YOGURT AT 44 F IN THE 2 DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT REMINISCENSE UNIT.

Pupuseria Mi Champita, 712 Lynn Street, Herndon

Date: June 5
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Critical violation: Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Unwrapped or uncovered food in the following location where the food is subject to contamination: beans, pork and vegetables in #1 cooler, yuca in #4 cooler.

Critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food item(s) were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: #3 cooler - flauta, empanada, & pupusa.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: #3 cooler - Only bottom left corner of cooler is not holding food below 41F.

Non-critical violation: Observation (REPEAT): Openings to the exterior of the building are present along the base of the back door.