Mizumi, Beale's Post Highest Inspection Totals as Seven Establishments Earn Perfect Scores

Temperature control, sanitation and pest prevention concerns led the week's violations, though most restaurants recorded few or no deficiencies.

The week's most significant concerns involved food temperature control, sanitation procedures, pest prevention and employee food-safety practices, with several establishments recording elevated violation totals during routine inspections.

Mizumi Japanese Bistro and Beale's Beer Co. recorded the highest routine inspection totals of the week with 10 violations each, while Taco Jesus Trailer and Bojangles #1160 each posted seven violations. Most facilities, however, demonstrated strong compliance with food-safety standards, as over half of all routine inspections resulted in two or fewer violations.

The Central Virginia Health District conducted inspections across Greater Lynchburg from June 9-15, including routine inspections, follow-up visits and other regulatory reviews in Lynchburg, Bedford, Amherst, Campbell and Appomattox counties.

Weekly Summary

• Total Routine Inspections: 21
• Perfect Inspections: 7
• Highest Violation Total: Mizumi Japanese Bistro (10), Beale's Beer Co. (10)
• Establishments with 1-2 Violations: 4
• Establishments with 3-5 Violations: 5
• Establishments with 6+ Violations: 5

✅ Perfect Inspections

Seven establishments completed routine inspections without any violations:

• Kona Ice (Montvale)
• Hill City Swim
• Cooking Mommas
• Hot Dog Girl #2
• Snow Zone
• Hat Creek Retreat Center
• Grace Hills Baptist Church

Low Violation Totals (1-2)

One Violation

• Trading Post
• Chick-fil-A (Wards Road)

Two Violations

• Hat Creek Camp
• Mission House

Moderate Violation Totals (3-5)

Three Violations

• New Yamazato
• Third Wave Coffee
• The Farm Basket

Five Violations

• West Side Deli
• Boonsboro Country Club Snack Bar

Higher Violation Totals (6+)

Six Violations

• No. 1 Wok 88

Seven Violations

• Bojangles #1160
• Taco Jesus Trailer

Ten Violations

• Beale's Beer Co.
• Mizumi Japanese Bistro

🔴 Highest Violation Totals This Week

Mizumi Japanese Bistro

1125 Main Street, Lynchburg

Inspection Date: June 15
Purpose: Routine
Violations: 10

Mizumi Japanese Bistro tied for the week's highest violation total after inspectors documented multiple food-safety, temperature-control and facility-maintenance concerns.

Among the more significant findings:

• Employees were washing and rinsing blenders without properly sanitizing them.
• Partially cooked chicken was being held at room temperature without an approved non-continuous cooking procedure.
• Cooked boba tea pearls were sitting at 101 degrees after several hours at room temperature.
• A refrigerated prep unit was holding tofu and eggs above the required 41-degree temperature limit.
• Chemicals were stored above food and food-contact items.
• Gaps around the rear door created a potential pest-entry point.
• Food deliveries were stored directly on the office floor.
• Employees continued using single-service cups to scoop flour and cornstarch, a repeat violation.
• Missing wall tiles behind cooking equipment created cleaning and maintenance concerns.

Several violations were corrected during the inspection, including improper cooling practices, temperature-control issues and chemical storage concerns. Inspectors scheduled a follow-up review of the cold-holding unit later this month.

Beale's Beer Co.

510 Grove Street, Bedford

Inspection Date: June 12
Purpose: Routine
Violations: 10

Beale's Beer Co. also recorded 10 violations during a routine inspection that focused heavily on sanitation, pest control and equipment maintenance.

Key findings included:

• Both dish machines were dispensing sanitizer below required levels.
• House-made ranch dressing remained in storage for more than two weeks, exceeding the seven-day limit.
• Numerous flies were observed throughout the kitchen.
• Clean utensils were stored in a pan contaminated with what appeared to be egg shells.
• Multiple pieces of unused equipment and clutter were stored in food-preparation areas.
• Several cutting boards showed heavy wear and deep scoring.
• Standing water and cleanliness concerns were noted in portions of the kitchen.
• Consumer advisory language on menus was incomplete for undercooked menu items.

Inspectors noted that food temperatures throughout the facility were generally satisfactory and several issues were addressed immediately during the inspection.

Other Noteworthy Results

Taco Jesus Trailer

2597 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg
Violations: 7

The mobile food operation recorded seven violations during a routine inspection, placing it among the week's higher-scoring establishments.

Bojangles #1160

3280 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg
Violations: 7

Bojangles also recorded seven violations during its routine inspection, one of the higher totals reported this week.

Follow-Up Activity

Inspectors conducted follow-up visits at:

• Lone Star Market
• The Bean Barn
• Dairy Freeze
• Bedford County Nursing Home
• First Watch
• West Manor Estate
• Mi Patron
• Fun Quest
• Outback Steakhouse
• Subway (Forest Road)
• Auntie Anne's & Cinnabon
• Days Inn Bedford
• Subway (Old Forest Road)
• Inka Grill
• Panera Bread
• McDonald's (Appomattox)

Other Inspection

• Blue Ridge Regional Jail

Weekly Takeaway

This week's inspections highlighted recurring themes seen throughout 2026: employee food-safety practices, temperature control, sanitizer use and facility maintenance continue to generate the majority of violations.

Despite a handful of establishments posting elevated totals, seven facilities earned perfect inspections, and more than half of routine inspections resulted in three or fewer violations. Most deficiencies were corrected during inspections, reflecting continued cooperation between operators and health inspectors.