Mi Patron, Graziano’s Lead Higher Inspection Totals as Most Establishments Post Strong Reports

Central Virginia Health District inspections for April 28–May 4 showed another solid overall week, with several perfect inspections and most establishments reporting four violations or fewer.

The Central Virginia Health District reported another active week of inspections across Greater Lynchburg, with routine visits, follow-ups, and several pre-opening inspections spread throughout the region.

Most establishments again landed in the low-to-moderate range, though a handful of restaurants generated elevated totals tied primarily to food handling, temperature control, sanitation, and equipment maintenance concerns.

Routine Inspections

✅ Zero Violations

The following establishments recorded perfect inspections:

7 Day Quick Mart — 102 Paulette Ct (April 28)
Moo Stop — Rustburg (April 28)
The Shack — Moneta (April 28)
Repast Catering — Madison Heights (May 1)

Low Violation Totals (1–2)

A large number of inspections reported only minor issues:

Normie’s Cafe — Altavista (1)
Dearington Elementary — 120 York (1)
Robert S. Payne School — 1201 Floyd St (1)
Domino’s #8397 — 3207 Forest Brook Rd (1)
Hutcherson Learning Center — 2401 High St (1)
Kindercare — 16780 Forest Rd (1)
Virginia Episcopal School — 400 V.E.S. Road (1)
Starbucks — 19399 Forest Rd (1)
Downtown Cairo — Amherst (1)
Linkhorne Elementary — 2501 Linkhorne Dr (2)
BSTC Kitchen — Bedford (2)
Hardee’s — Altavista (2)

Moderate Violation Totals (3–7)

Several establishments landed in the middle range this week:

A Heavenly Sandwich — Evington (3)
Sourdough Pizza Company — 1040 Gables Dr (3)
Woodhaven Nursing Home — Montvale (3)
Dairy Queen — 8021 Timberlake Rd (4)
El Gordo’s Kitchen — 316 Westover Blvd (4)
La Cocina — 2005 Hawkins Mill Rd (5)
Huddle House — 2810 Candlers Mountain Rd (6)
All American — Vinton (6)

🔴 Highest Violation Totals This Week

Mi Patron — Lynchburg

Violations: 13 (April 29)

Mi Patron recorded the highest total of the week during a routine inspection at its Boonsboro Road location. Inspectors cited numerous issues involving food handling, handwashing accessibility, cross-contamination prevention, sanitizer concentrations, and warewashing equipment. Employees were observed handling different raw animal products without changing gloves, while raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods. Inspectors also noted missing date labels, inadequate sanitizer levels, consumer advisory deficiencies on the menu, and a dish machine unable to reach proper sanitizing temperatures. Several corrective actions were completed during the inspection, with follow-up visits scheduled.

Graziano’s — Forest

Violations: 11 (May 1)

Graziano’s posted the second-highest total this week. Inspectors documented multiple temperature-control concerns involving deli meats, cheeses, cannoli cream, greens, and cheesecakes being held above safe cold temperatures. Additional violations included missing date labels, inadequate sanitizer levels in the dish machine, missing thermometers in refrigeration units, food stored on the floor, and a lack of employee health policy documentation. Several refrigeration units and the dish machine were flagged for repair or further assessment.

Big Lick Tropical Grill — Lynchburg

Violations: 8 (April 30)

Big Lick Tropical Grill rounded out the highest totals this week with eight violations during a routine inspection.

Follow-Up Inspections

Follow-up visits were conducted at:

Pho Viet, Farmers Fresh, Forest Youth Athletic Association, Wood Fire Pizza, Rosie’s Cozy Kitchen, Domino’s, Papa Johns, Kenny’s Restaurant, and Lola’s.

Pre-Opening Inspections

Pre-opening inspections were completed for:

Beale’s Beer, Pleasant Vista, and Oakwood Country Club.

Weekly Takeaway

The overall trend remained positive this week, with most establishments posting four violations or fewer and several earning perfect inspections. As has been the case in recent weeks, the highest totals were concentrated among a small number of restaurants dealing primarily with food temperature management, sanitization systems, and cross-contamination controls.