Inka Grill Tops Week's Inspection Report with Eight Violations

The week's most significant concerns involved cross-contamination risks, pest activity, employee food-safety training, equipment maintenance and sanitation practices. Many violations were corrected immediately while inspectors were on site.

Inka Grill in downtown Lynchburg recorded the week's highest violation total with eight findings, Dairy Freeze — Altavista recorded seven violations during a routine inspection, while both Auntie Anne's & Cinnabon and Outback Steakhouse finished with six violations each. Otherwise, health inspectors reported generally positive results across Greater Lynchburg.

The Central Virginia Health District conducted inspections across the region from June 3-8, including routine inspections, follow-up visits, pre-opening reviews and other regulatory inspections in Lynchburg, Bedford County, Amherst County, Campbell County and surrounding localities.

Most establishments posted relatively low violation totals, with two establishments earned perfect routine inspections, and nearly two-thirds of inspected facilities recorded two or fewer violations.

Weekly Summary

Total Routine Inspections: 16
Zero Violations: 2
Highest Violation Total: Inka Grill, Lynchburg (8)
Establishments with 1-2 Violations: 8
Establishments with 3-5 Violations: 2
Establishments with 6+ Violations: 4

✅ Perfect Inspections

Two establishments completed routine inspections without any violations:

• Elon Shop — Madison Heights
• Lola's Express — Madison Heights

Low Violation Totals (1-2)

Eight establishments landed in the low-violation category:

One Violation

• Camp Hydaway
• Bedford County Nursing Home

Two Violations

• Innovative Catering
• West Manor Estate
• Vito's Pizza Mobile
• Golden Corral
• Grand Providence/HumanKind
• Hissho Sushi

Moderate Violation Totals (3-5)

Three Violations

• Shipley Do-Nut's

Four Violations

• Firehouse Subs

Higher Violation Totals (6+)

• Auntie Anne's & Cinnabon (6)
• Outback Steakhouse (6)
• Dairy Freeze (7)
• Inka Grill (8)

🔴 Highest Violation Total This Week

Inka Grill
912 Main Street, Lynchburg

Inspection Date: June 4
Purpose: Routine
Violations: 8

Inka Grill
912 Main Street, Lynchburg

Inspection Date: June 4
Purpose: Routine
Violations: 8

Inspectors documented a variety of food-safety, sanitation and facility-maintenance concerns during a routine inspection at Inka Grill, which recorded the week's highest violation total.

Among the more significant findings, employees were observed washing a blender in a handwashing sink designated exclusively for employee hand hygiene. Inspectors also cited improper food storage after finding raw shell eggs stored above limes and raw tuna stored above ready-to-eat lettuce, creating a potential cross-contamination risk.

Additional violations included:

• Frozen mussels lacking required shellfish identification records.
• Raw tuna being thawed in reduced-oxygen packaging.
• Unlabeled squeeze bottles in the kitchen.
• Numerous fruit flies observed in the back kitchen and near serving utensils.
• An ice scoop stored on a dusty surface, creating a contamination risk.
• Flooring in several areas of the restaurant in need of repair.

Several violations were corrected during the inspection, including food-storage concerns, improper thawing practices and utensil storage issues. Management was directed to address pest-control concerns, labeling deficiencies and facility repairs within specified timeframes.

Inspectors also noted improvements in date-marking procedures compared with previous visits.

Other Noteworthy Results

Dairy Freeze — Altavista recorded seven violations during a routine inspection.

Dairy Freeze
910 Main Street, Altavista

Inspection Date: June 4
Purpose: Routine
Violations: 7

Dairy Freeze in Altavista recorded the week's second-highest violation total with seven findings during a routine inspection.

The most significant violation involved potential cross-contamination. Inspectors observed an employee handling raw hamburger patties before touching sliced tomatoes and a fully cooked burger with the same gloves. The employee was instructed to discard the contaminated tomatoes, re-cook the burger and change gloves before handling ready-to-eat foods.

Additional violations included:

• No employee on site held a certified food protection manager certification.
• Wet wiping cloths stored on countertops rather than in sanitizer solution.
• An ice scoop stored with the handle touching ice in a service bin.
• A large mixer bowl showing rust, cracks and other surface damage.
• Significant ice and residue buildup inside several chest freezers.
• A mop sink hose connected without proper backflow protection.

Several violations were corrected during the inspection, including sanitizer-bucket preparation, proper storage of utensils and removal of the hose connection. Management was directed to obtain a certified food protection manager certification within 90 days, and address equipment concerns and freezer maintenance.

Inspectors noted that food temperatures throughout the facility were within required ranges at the time of inspection.

Follow-Up Activity

Inspectors conducted follow-up visits at:

• Dish
• Philippine Delight
• Bonfire
• Bridges Treatment Center
• The Upper Crust Pizza
• El Cabrito's
• Express Lane
• McDonald's (Appomattox)
• Benjamin's Restaurant
• Subway
• Altavista Moose Family Center
• La Quinta
• La Villa Da ToTo
• Smith Mountain Lake State Park Concessions
• Jukebox Soda Co.
• Tuscan Italian Grill

Other and Pre-Opening Inspections

Other Inspection

• Duck Donuts--closed

Pre-Opening Inspections

• Bedford Social Club
• Joy Juice

Weekly Takeaway

This week's inspections continued a trend seen throughout much of 2026, with the majority of establishments earning relatively low violation totals and many issues corrected during inspections.

Two establishments earned perfect inspections, while half of all routine inspections resulted in two or fewer violations. Although four establishments recorded six or more violations, most facilities demonstrated compliance with core food-safety standards.

As is often the case, common deficiencies involved sanitation practices, food handling procedures, equipment maintenance and documentation requirements. Follow-up inspections will ensure corrective actions have been completed where necessary.