Loudoun County Health Department
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Ashburn Pub (The)

44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #196 Ashburn, VA 20147
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

December 5, 2023
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

35: 790 Observed improper methods used to thaw frozen shredded chicken. Frozen chicken in plastic bag observed in microwave at 80-100F. Chicken placed in sheet pan to then cool down in walk-in-cooler.
Corrective Actions: Proper thawing methods shall be used. Approved methods consist of: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F, or as part of a cooking process if thawed in a microwave per 12VAC5-421-710. Chicken voluntarily discarded.

39: 610 Observed large bag of onions and box of canned marinara sauce stored directly on floor. Tray of cooling chicken wings stored directly on top of mop sink and adjacent to hand sink without splash guard. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Corrective Actions: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Food items relocated. Recommend installing splash guard on right side of kitchen hand sink.

46: 0580 (B) (C) (D) Observed employee touching ready to eat shredded chicken with gloved hand after touching several other surfaces. Single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food and used for no other purpose.
Corrective Actions: If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food and used for no other purpose. Gloves shall be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Chicken voluntarily discarded.

55: 3170 The following areas of the physical facilities in need of repair: hole in wall above kitchen hand sink, broken wall tile above kitchen hand sink, and missing cove molding near back door.
Corrective Actions: The physical facilities shall be maintained. Repair areas.

Additional Comments

The following in need of cleaning: ice machine deflector, wall beside ice machine, top of walk-in-cooler where food contact equipment is stored.
Replace extinguished bulbs in kitchen ceiling light fixtures.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
prep cooler - cheese 37, sliced turkey 34, cut lettuce 34, sliced tomato 40, pico de gallo 40 40 °F Cold Holding
ric - cheese 37, chicken wing 35, cut lettuce 37 37 °F Cold Holding
chicken wing 173 °F Cooking
chili 168, noodle soup 179, sausage gravy 172 168 °F Hot Holding
sausage gravy 169 °F Reheating
wic - cooked noodles 39, diced 33, milk 30, cut leafy greens 33, cooked chicken 35 39 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
bar dish machine chemical 50 chlorine
dish machine chemical 50 chlorine
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Compliant
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination
IN
15 Food separated & protected.
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
IN
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
IN
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Food Temperature Control (0 points)
OUT
35 Approved thawing methods used.
COS
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (0 points)
OUT
39 Contam. prevented during food prep., storage, display.
COS
Observations
Proper Use of Utensils (0 points)
OUT
46 Gloves properly used.
COS
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Violation