Long John Silver’s

They remain closed as of September 1, 2015. No activity inside to indicate they’re trying to remodel or reopen. The parking lot looks packed, with every spot filled, so you’re like, «Hey, this place is hopping!» Nope. It’s now just overflow parking for the Volvo dealership next door. The could at least put some cones up at the driveway to keep from fooling everyone.
Sad to see them close because this has been one of my guilty pleasures since like 1987, but will say the last visit was appalling, so much so I actually filed a complaint with the Health Department (first time I had ever done that). It’s never been a clean restaurant, last time the fruit flies were so thick it felt like eating at your awful uncle’s house on 4^th of July where you have to keep your arms moving to shoo the insects away.
This was one of the last Long John Silver’s in Northern Virginia, but it was easy to see why.

FYI to All, shut down by the man! (And for good reason)
One of my favorite guilty pleasures but yeah bathroom nas’te …
Long John Silvers #3412 — Inspection Report
Inspection Information:
Facility Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Inspection type: Routine
Inspection date: February 02, 2015
Number of critical violations: 1
Number of non-​critical violations: 4
Definition of critical and non critical violations
Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
Code Observation /​Corrective Action
43.1−3 – 1(a) The food establishment’s Permit to Operate is no longer valid due to expiration of the permit on December 31, 2014. No person shall operate a food establishment unless that person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Department.
To obtain the 2015 Permit to Operate, contact the Health Department at (703) 246‑2444 within 48 hours to make payment of the permit renewal fee. You may provide payment by cash, check, or credit card. FAILURE TO PAY THE PERMIT RENEWAL FEE AND OBTAIN THE 2015 PERMIT TO OPERATE WITHIN 48 HOURS MAY LEAD TO FURTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT INCLUDING IMMEDIATE CLOSURE. EHS provided copy of 2014 permit.
43.1−3 – 1(a) The establishment has not posted the permit to operate in a conspicuous location.
No person shall operate a food establishment unless that person possesses a valid permit issued by the Director. Only a person who complies with the requirements of this Chapter shall be entitled to receive or retain such a permit. Permits are not transferable from one owner to another. A valid permit shall be posted in every food establishment in a conspicuous place in the public view. Food establishment permits are issued for a calendar year and expire on December 31 regardless of the month of issue.
43.1−3 – 4(a)-(h) The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc. PIC has a paper black and white copy of the ORS card, but not the card itself.
Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) within 10 business days. A copy of the photo identification card can be faxed to the food safety section at (703) 385‑9568. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card will result in further enforcement action. Find or replace the ORS card.
5 – 204.11(B) Critical There is no handwashing sinks conveniently located in or near the public and employee men’s toilet room.
A handwashing sink shall be located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN’S TOILET ROOM WITHIN 10 DAYS (BY FEBRUARY 12,2015); FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK WITHIN 10 DAYS MAY LEAD TO FURTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING IMMEDIATE CLOSURE.
5 – 501.115 Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility. Dumpster enclosure wooden fence has loose boards. Dumpster enclosure fence gate was left open and one top dumpster door was left open. Grease dumpster top grate door was open and hardened grease was available for rat feeding.
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and kept clean.
6 – 501.18 Observed that one of three toilets in the women’s toilet room is unclean and are not being maintained.
Maintain handwashing sinks in sanitary and operable condition.
Comments:
The establishment has no functioning heating system; ambient temperatures were measured at 58–63 °F. BPOL posted is dated 2009. Basement has water on floor from leaking plumbing, but no sewage odor; no food is stored in the basement. Manager Jorge Velarde was called by PIC (CFM) and arrived during inspection.

We was there on April 13,2015. Notice on the door says «we’re currently close» not sure they are out of business or doing renovation. Hope this is temporary since we really like their seafood & the new hushpuppies are good!

This is the worst restaurant that I have been to in NOVA. The restaurant and bathrooms were filthy. I posted a picture of the male bathroom, the female bathroom was closed. They had NO sodas, NO bottled water, NO Fries, NO salad, and the iced tea was sweetened with some type of lemon crap. The outside rear of the restaurant smelled like rotten fish. The cook handling the battered fish bare handed (NO gloves). Plus I overheard the lady at the front (I assume she was the owner) bitching about the challenges of keeping her restaurant stocked with food stuffs, then she has the gall to tell her friend, «I’m staying open for y’all»! No! Don’t stay open for us, because some of use were fooled into thinking that this might be a legitimate restaurant!
Lastly, this crap hole has NO drive thru and a jacked up parking lot. Plus they charge you for a full combo price even though they don’t have drinks!
I hope that the health department closes this place down before people get sick off their food and dirty conditions.

Did not even stay to eat. No snow/​ice removal. Trash sitting outside back door. Due to snow they were out of shrimp and drinks. No problem, the snow was a major storm so no deduction for that.
But charging FULL price for meals when you know you are out of drink supplies, is fraud. Someone should have let the workers do a discount on the combos. It was not happening and I walked out.
Good thing I did not slip and fall on the ice/​snow covered grounds.
No wonder all the NOVA LJS are gone…

disgusting place… a highlight for a caveman. if you go dont use thier bathroom… or try their food.

Food way under priced. Where can you get frozen seafood in a drive thru like environment?

The benches are torn up, we had to repeat our order twice and they still got it wrong, and throughout our meal, we were subject to fumes from some sort of gas fire from the back kitchen.
But our fish was juicy, fried clams were tasty (albeit a little burnt – maybe the source of the gas fire???), and the bill for our entire meal was just above the price of french fries at Hank’s Oyster Bar where we had lunch the same day.
This hopefully isn’t your every day go-​to, and certainly not a place that will impress. But it serves a purpose, and as a quick drop-​in on our walk to see the Fourth of July fireworks at nearby George Mason High, it served our purpose pretty well!

Awful. Awful. Awful. Meal took 45 mins and was wrong. We had to ask several times for the other to be completed correctly and they seems oblivious that there was a problem or that we’d even already complained 3 or 4 times.
The tables were greasy and dirty, as was the floor and rest of the room. Toilets were disgusting.

Imagine if you walked into a place and there was a Dementor hanging around. That’s what it’s like going to this LJS. No music, no windows, and old people hanging about waiting to die. This place is has seen better days.
That being said, the food is great! You need junkfood seafood? Go to LJS. I used to get coupons for the Fish ‘n More for $ 2.99 and it was the best. Always do takeout b/​c you may end up in Azkaban if you stay here too long.

The service is painfully slow and the entire inside needs a major remodel. The booth benches have large tears in the vinyl. Parking is limited. I won’t be back.

Slow — painfully slow. 20 minutes for our order so this is not exactly fast food.
Needs a major clean up and rehab … Your mom would tell management to close it down while they cleaned it up. The dingy appearance will appeal to folks who like dive bars.
Food was okay — hush puppies were soggy, but rest was okay .
Nothing that you have to check out.

I think my 40 year run of patronizing LJS just came to an end. While the food was how I remembered it the condition of the restaurant was appalling. Ceilings falling down, benches all ripped, dirty restrooms — the mens bathroom didn’t even have a doorknob on it. This place was gross. It should be shut down. So long mr. Long John.

So this place is pretty awesome. Sucks this location is the only one close to me. Either way I do enjoy their fish and specially love the way they make the shrimp. I do also fancy their fries way more than the Mcdonalds one. Which I don’t find surprising. I would most definatly recommend any Fried seafood lover to come and explore here, it sure is good.

All yall haters can bow down!
Long Johns is the best of the worst my people! I happen to love this shit hole even though my stomach hates me after I go there every time! I
You gotta order the crunchy fish filets with a side of slaw and hush puppies. NEVER FORGET TO ORDER THE CRUMBS PEEPS! You must order the crumbs that are left over from the frying and YOU MUST cover all that goodness with Malt Vinegar. Matter of fact cover everything with Malt Vinegar. Put it in your soda, its scrumptious!

Okay, so it’s a little run down, but it gets the job done. I use to go to LJS as a kid because of their rockin hush puppies.
I noticed their staff here is totally revamped. Did the company just change hands? In fact they are very courteous and efficient. Carry out is relatively fast too. Really the only complaint is the strange entry and parking situation. It’s probably one of the oldest LJS on earth, so I wouldn’t ding them too much on it… get it? the bell? at the door? When you are happy with their service!!!
Corny jokes aside, I don’t know what they did with their fish, but I was expecting the same stuff in the frozen isle. The fish was actually REALLY good. It tasted really clean and not like the farmed fish that eats other fish poo…
A couple of things I didn’t like were the lobster bits that was mostly shrimp mixed with lobster powder taste; the shrimp were also bad — tasted like it was fished out of brackish waters from China (trust me, I’m a brackish water expert). It was really REALLY salty; and the fried bits. Basically, the refuse that falls off of the seafood during the fry are scavenged from the fryolator and put on your plate as heart attack-​inducing filler/​garnish.
The absolutely most revolting thing I’ve ever eaten at a chain restaurant has to be the fish taco. The fish was fine, but it was soo salty. The taco again was filled with the fry bits, massive amounts of mayonnaise and filler lettuce. Just because you put something in a soft (And kind of gross) taco shell doesn’t mean it’s a good taco.
Didn’t mean to gross anyone out, but LJS fish and hush puppies taste great.

OK. The quality and taste of the food at this LJS is consistent with the rest of the chain– fried and greasy, but tasty. What is terrible about this LJS? Its very shabby and unclean. The ceiling tiles are stained and/​or missing, the floor hasn’t been replaced since Reagan was in charge, flies swirl around the sweet tea urn, and the furniture has seen better days. The bathroom is actually truly frightening and on par with some of the most filthy and broken gas station bathrooms I have ever seen. This LJS really should appeal to nostalgia buffs because it’s décor is preserved just like they were some 30 years ago. The problem is its not done for a retro effect. Yikes! Still, when I want batter fried fish, its still a go to as there are very few LJS in the area.

The great Jessica Simpson once wondered, is it fish or is it chicken? Well, here you don’t have to wonder… you can have both! They have Salmon, Tilapia, and Shrimp too. Not sure if the lobster bites are the real deal, but it’s all good.
Good food, good deal, and quick. No drive-​thru though and parking is interesting to say the least.

Oh I remember LJS when I was a little kid. I honestly don’t remember if the food was good so I decided to stop by after class just for nostalgia’s sake. I was hankering for seafood but it was already 9PM on a Monday night with limited options. Upon entering, the place was a bit dirty. The person I assume was the owner/​manager of the location was there talking amongst other people he seemed to know that were eating there, but didn’t seem to care about how the establishment looked. Maybe because it was late but still noticeably dirty. The restroom was another story.
Well I ordered a combo 18, which was lobster bites, fried fish, hush puppies, with coleslaw and fries. The lady that took my order was very nice and seemed genuinely happy to help me, which is a good thing. Food came out quickly and i proceeded to get tarter and shrimp sauce with it. Although everything was fried, the food wasn’t that bad. For $ 9 including a drink though, you could go elsewhere and get better food, but it is seafood. I thought that the fish and lobster bites weren’t bad, and the coleslaw I actually didn’t mind eating, because I’ve never had coleslaw that was any good. The lobster bites were basically like popcorn shrimp.
I’ll probably return one day, but I wouldn’t make a trek just to get LJS.

While debating dinner options one night, I had jumped at the chance to come here. I’d never been to one and there are none in my local ‘hood, but after being teased by local (!) commercials I was ready to give it a try.
Everything here is fried. Not fried in the way that offered a perfect crispy coating, but in the way that was plain greasy & oily. It does, however, hit the spot when you’re craving cheap & quick seafood. The value menu has some good options on it, and there are condiments galore.
Immediately afterward, I regretted two things: not ringing the bell on the way out the door, and consuming all that fried fare.