Fruit Flies Found in Bar Area of Tysons Restaurant During Health Inspection

Fairfax County health inspectors cited five McLean and Tysons restaurants for various violations in February

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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According to health department records, inspectors found critical violations at five out of 13 food establishments they visited in the McLean and Tysons areas of Virginia in February. The violations ranged from improper sanitizer levels, food temperature issues, and evidence of fruit flies in the bar area of one restaurant.

Why it matters

Health inspections are an important way to ensure restaurants are following food safety protocols and maintaining proper sanitation. The presence of fruit flies can indicate broader cleanliness and food handling issues that could pose a risk to public health. Repeat violations or serious issues can lead to fines, temporary closures, or loss of operating licenses for restaurants.

The details

The five restaurants cited for violations were Amoo's House of Kabob, Coastal Flats, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Founding Farmers Tysons, and P.F. Chang's. Issues included improper sanitizer levels, food temperatures above safe levels, lack of employee health training documentation, and evidence of fruit flies in the bar area of P.F. Chang's. The other eight restaurants inspected in the area had no critical violations reported at the time.

  • The health inspections took place in February 2026.

The players

Fairfax County Health Department

The local health department responsible for conducting restaurant inspections in the McLean and Tysons areas of Virginia.

Amoo's House of Kabob

A restaurant located at 6271 Old Dominion Drive in McLean, Virginia that was cited for improper sanitizer levels during a February 11 inspection.

Coastal Flats

A restaurant located at 7860-L Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia that was cited for food temperatures above safe levels during a February 5 inspection.

Earls Kitchen + Bar

A restaurant located at 7902 Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia that was cited for lacking documentation of employee health training during a February 12 inspection.

Founding Farmers Tysons

A restaurant located at 1800 Tysons Blvd. in Tysons, Virginia that was cited for lacking proper date marking on house-made sauces and soups during a February 9 inspection.

P.F. Chang's

A restaurant located at 1716M Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia that was cited for evidence of fruit flies in the bar area and near floor drains during a February 14 inspection.

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The takeaway

These health inspection violations highlight the importance of restaurants maintaining strict food safety and sanitation protocols to protect public health. The presence of issues like improper food temperatures, lack of employee training, and evidence of pests can indicate broader cleanliness problems that need to be addressed. Ongoing health department oversight and enforcement helps ensure restaurants are upholding necessary standards.