May 21-24 Restaurant Inspections

Twenty-eight food establishment inspections were conducted from May 21-24 by our local Health Department. Sixteen were typical inspections, five were important follow-up inspections, and the remaining seven were either categorized as "Other" or "Pre-Opening."

Of the sixteen typical inspections:

• Four had zero violations: Apple Market in Bedford, Balance Creamery in Concord, Frankly Delicious Dogs in Forest, and Joe Beans in Forest.
• Three had one violation, and the remaining nine ranged from two to nine violations. At the top end, Texas Inn Cornerstone had nine violations, while Milano’s and Red Rock in Moneta had eight each.

As our subscribers are growing rapidly each week, this might be the first time you're reading about the local establishment’s Health Inspection results. If so, I encourage you to read "Restaurant Health Inspections: What You Can Learn Before Dining Out in Greater Lynchburg," dated May 21, 2024. This story outlines the details of local Health Department Inspections and the results of those reports.

In some cases, certain violations are noted that clearly show significant issues, while in others, the violations may be like how we maintain our personal kitchens at home; all violations are not created equal. It is important not to overreact to certain violations. A restaurant with violations is not necessarily a bad place to eat. Conversely, establishments with zero to a few violations should be commended, as violations are common.

Below is a list of the inspections conducted May 21-24.