China Village, 1080 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: China Village
Address: 1080 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 668-0401
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 02/17/2016

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The purpose of this visit was to conduct a risk factor assessment. Ensure hand sink is not blocked an available/accessible to wash hands at all times. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please call (703) 246-2444.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Manager separated meats after EHS provided cross-contamination prevention reminder.
    Correction: Raw animal foods shall be sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures while in storage inside a refrigerator or freezer. For example, if using ONE shelving unit for storage of ONLY raw foods, the foods shall be sorted in this manner: 1) raw poultry (chicken, turkey, or duck) shall be stored on the BOTTOM shelf (165°F cook temperature), 2) raw ground beef and ground pork shall be stored on the shelf above poultry (155°F cook temperature), and 3) raw pork (chops, ribs), seafood, and shell eggs shall be stored on the top shelf above beef (145°F cook temperature).
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located by the 3-vat sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Items blocking hand sink were removed.
02/17/2016Risk Factor
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a risk factor assessment. Proper storage to prevent cross-contamination was observed in walk-in cooler during today's visit. Garlic and oil was not observed under time as a public health control during today's visit, due to the fact that it is now maintained refrigerated. Ensure all hand sinks are easily accessible for hand washing at all times. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please call (703) 246-2444.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwashing sink located by the three vat sink is blocked with a tray of dishware preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Person in charge removed dishes blocking the hand sink.
09/23/2015Risk Factor
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Ensure the the handwashing sink is accessible at all times, food is stored properly in units to prevent cross-contamination, and garlic in oil is maintained under temperature or time control as discussed during today's visit. Repeat violation of these items may lead to further enforcement action. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please call (703) 246-2444.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: chicken was observed stored above beef, and shrimp in walk-in refrigerator. Discussed proper food storage with person in charge and employees. Manager arranged items in walk-in refrigerator to have raw shrimp above raw beef. Raw chicken was stored below shrimp, and beef.
    Correction: Raw animal foods shall be sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures while in storage inside a refrigerator or freezer. For example, if using ONE shelving unit for storage of ONLY raw foods, the foods shall be sorted in this manner: 1) raw poultry (chicken, turkey, or duck) shall be stored on the BOTTOM shelf (165°F cook temperature), 2) raw ground beef and ground pork shall be stored on the shelf above poultry (155°F cook temperature), and 3) raw pork (chops, ribs), seafood, and shell eggs shall be stored on the top shelf above beef (145°F cook temperature).
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item was observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: garlic in oil at cook line at 71F. Discussed hazards with person in charge and employees.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature conrol for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below. DISCARDED.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: cardboard is being used to line equipment by the prep refrigerators. According to management, cardboard is changed every few days. Discussed public health repercussions with management.
    Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Temp Meas Devices for Ambient Air Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: The temperature measuring device in the following mechanically refrigerated units was not properly located in the warmest part of the units: both prep refrigerators.
    Correction: In a mechanically refrigerated unit the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature of a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Store the thermometer near the door of the unit.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the 3-vat sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. TRAY OF KITCHEN ITEMS BLOCKING HAND SINK WAS REMOVED.
02/19/2015Routine
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a routine inspection.
**Focus on CRITICAL and REPEAT violations to avoid future enforcement actions. Some violations may require TRAINING and MONITORING of employees to ensure that they remain corrected
Facility Data:
Hood: Every 3 months and filters every month.
Pest Control: Every month.
Grease Trap: Every week.
(Time reflects inspection time only)

  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: raw chicken above tofu and sauce in walk-in refrigerator.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs during holding from ALL other foods such as cooked foods, ready-to-eat foods, washed produce, etc. Note: The manager rearranged everything, provided handout for preventing cross contamination again.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Types of Raw Animal Foods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination as follows: raw chicken stored above shrimp-- walk-in freezer. Raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs and beef in walk-in refrigerator.
    Correction: Raw animal foods shall be sorted by their "type" and cooking temperatures while in storage inside a refrigerator or freezer. For example, if using ONE shelving unit for storage of ONLY raw foods, the foods shall be sorted in this manner: 1) raw poultry (chicken, turkey, or duck) shall be stored on the BOTTOM shelf (165°F cook temperature), 2) raw ground beef and ground pork shall be stored on the shelf above poultry (155°F cook temperature), and 3) raw pork (chops, ribs), seafood, and shell eggs shall be stored on the top shelf above beef (145°F cook temperature).
  • Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: observed fried chicken cooling in a deep container.
    Correction: Cooling hot foods shall be accomplished as follows: 1) placing the food in shallow pans
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food item were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: garlic with oil 64F--cookline prep table.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth. Note: Put back inside the refrigerator. Discussed the option of time as a public health control 4 hours, but the manager would like to use temperature and agreed to keep it at 41F or below.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: Observed cardboard used for lining on shelves. Also, observed cloth under cutting board.
    Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Temp Meas Devices for Ambient Air Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: The temperature measuring device in the following mechanically refrigerated unit was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit: prep refrigerators.
    Correction: In a mechanically refrigerated unit the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature of a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Store the thermometer near the door of the unit.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located adjacent to water heater is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
  • Cleaning Frequency for Physical Facilities
    Observation: Observed that the shelves in the walk-in refrigerator is in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.
  • Critical: Restriction and Storage / Medicines Shall Be Labeled (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed employees' medicines stored on shelf with utensils above the prep table/refrigerator.
    Correction: Employees' medicines shall be properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Note: Moved to cashier area.
03/19/2014Routine
  • Critical: Hands and Arms / Cleaning Procedure (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed food employees using improper handwashing procedures. Observed employee not using soap.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms by: 1) discarding used gloves
  • Handwashing / Where to Wash (corrected on site)
    Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a 3-vat sink.
    Correction: ALL food employees shall wash their hands in ONLY a designated handsink.
  • Critical: Food Protection from Contamination / Separate Raw from RTE (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Raw animal food holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of ready-to-eat food as follows: Observed raw chicken stored above eggs and tofu in walk-in refg.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods like poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and eggs during holding from ALL other foods such as cooked foods, ready-to-eat foods, washed produce, etc.
  • Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: The following food items that are not easily identified by appearance were observed without a label: salt and sugar at cookline.
    Correction: Unless a food item can be easily recognized, all foods and ingredients removed from their original containers and stored in working containers shall be labeled using the common name of the food. For example: cooking oils, salt, sugar, flour, spices, herbs, etc.
  • Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: Observed bowl used to dispense fried chicken and rice.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food) with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, 3) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized, 4) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, 5) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.
  • Food Storage / Preventing Contamination (repeated violation)
    Observation: Food stored on the floor and/or food stored less than 6 inches off the floor in walk-in freezer.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches off the floor on approved shelving units or dunnage racks. Milk crates, soda crates, or bread racks are not suitable for food storage.
  • Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: Garlic with oil 63F and cut tomatoes 57F. --double pan prep top. Note: Put inside refrigerator. Cooked noodles 45F--walk-in (in use).
    Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent (repeated violation)
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: Observed cardboard used as lining on for shelves. Observed outside of rice cooker covered with aluminum foil and the tray by cookline covered with aluminum foil. Cloth under cutting board.
    Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Temp Meas Devices for Ambient Air Location
    Observation: The temperature measuring device in the following mechanically refrigerated unit was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit: Both prep refrigerators.
    Correction: In a mechanically refrigerated unit the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature of a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Store the thermometer near the door of the unit.
  • Equipment / Fixed / Space / Seal (repeated violation)
    Observation: The following equipment is not installed in a manner that allows accessibility for cleaning, nor is it installed with closely abutting surfaces to minimize the need for cleaning: Hand sink near dish washing area needs new caulking.
    Correction: Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: 1) spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment, 2) spaced from adjoining equipment, walls, and ceilings a distance of not more than 1 millimeter or one thirty-second inch, and 3) sealed to adjoining equipment or walls if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Handwashing Sink / Accessible at All Times (corrected on site)
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the cookline and 3-vat sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
  • Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests. Observed spray can for Home Insect Control. Note: Manager will take it home, put in his car.
    Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination.
08/21/2013Routine

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