Mostly Clean Inspections—But Two Stand Out

Bella Italia and Tradewinds posted the highest totals this week.

The latest health inspections (March 24–30) show another strong week overall, with most establishments recording 0–3 violations. However, a handful stood out—including Bella Italia (12 violations) and Tradewinds Subs (10)—driven largely by temperature control and food handling issues. Read more for the full breakdown.

Routine Inspections

✅ Zero Violations

The following establishments recorded perfect inspections:

Timberlake Christian — 202 Horizon Dr (March 24)
Reber Thomas Comfort — 1971 University Blvd (March 25)
Altavista Elementary — Altavista (March 25)
Roll Brew — 1152 Woods End Ln (March 27)
Nauti Mo’s — Moneta (March 27)
Nauti Mo’s Grill — Moneta (March 27)
William Campbell High — 474 William Campbell Dr (March 30)
Caterpillar Clubhouse 5 — 19 George St (March 30)
Starbucks — 20186 Timberlake Rd (March 30)

Low Violations (1–2)

Violations in this range are typically minor and often corrected during inspection.

1 Violation

The School Zone, Inc. — 1639 Rustic Village Rd (March 24)
Liberty High — Bedford (March 30)

2 Violations

Reber Thomas Soup — 1971 University Blvd (March 25)
La Fogata — 1303A Enterprise Dr (March 27)
East Coast Wings — 19399 Forest Rd (March 30)

Moderate Violations (3–4)

3 Violations

Breez Ice Cream — Moneta (March 25)
KDR Convenience — Altavista (March 25)
Wendy’s — 2510 Memorial Ave (March 30)

4 Violations

McDonald’s — Bedford (March 27)
The Upper Crust — 102A Hexham Dr (March 29)
Mozza Mia — 100 Mountain View Rd (March 30)

Higher Violation Totals

Bella Italia — Bedford (March 27) — 12 violations
This week’s highest total was driven largely by food storage, temperature control, and sanitation issues. Inspectors observed cross-contamination risks, including raw meats stored alongside ready-to-eat foods, along with improper cold holding temperatures in multiple prep units. Several prepared foods lacked proper date labeling, and no food thermometers were available for staff use. Additional concerns included improper thawing practices and equipment that was not maintaining safe temperatures. Corrective actions were taken on-site, including discarding affected food and adjusting equipment, with additional repairs required.

Tradewinds Subs — 2201 Langhorne Rd (March 24) — 10 violations
Violations here centered on management oversight and food safety procedures. The inspection noted the absence of a certified food protection manager, improper reheating methods, and cold holding temperatures above safe levels. There were also issues with date labeling, handwashing practices, and improper storage of chemicals. Several items were corrected during the inspection, including temperature adjustments and procedural fixes, with follow-up compliance expected.

221 Tap & Table — 14521 Forest Rd (March 30) — 8 violations
Inspection results indicated a mix of food handling and operational issues, typical of mid-to-higher violation totals.

Vitale’s Pizza Kitchen — 18243 Forest Rd (March 25) — 8 violations
Violations were in line with common food safety and storage concerns, with corrective actions taken during the inspection.

Trading Post — 1222 Main St (March 26) — 7 violations
A moderate-to-high total, generally reflecting procedural and handling issues that were addressed during the visit.

Follow-Up Inspections

Follow-up visits were conducted to verify corrections at:

E.C. Glass High School — 2111 Memorial Ave (March 24)
Pizzeria Alessandro — Huddleston (March 25)
Lori’s Italian Grill — 1208 Perrowville Rd (March 25)
Monte Carlo — 3230 Old Forest Rd (March 25)
Spring Hill Suites — 15171 Wards Rd (March 25)
Dunkin — Bedford (March 27)
Double Dragon — Bedford (March 27)
Chipotle — 3901 Old Forest Rd (March 30)
Mikado Express — 3028 Memorial Ave (March 30)
Dragon’s Garden II — 4925 Boonsboro Rd (March 30)
Express Lane — 4929 Boonsboro Rd (March 30)

Other Inspections

E & S — Altavista (March 25)
Montvale Rec. Club — Montvale (March 30)

Pre-Opening Inspections

Sunset Slush SML — Goodview (March 25)
Sunshine’s Diner — Madison Heights (March 26)

Training Inspections

Macado’s — 3744 Candlers Mtn Rd (March 25)
Westminster-Canterbury — 501 V.E.S. Road (March 27)

Weekly Takeaway

This week’s report reflects a familiar pattern: strong compliance at the top end, with a handful of establishments requiring more significant corrective action.

The highest violation counts were driven largely by temperature control, food storage, and procedural gaps—areas that are typically addressed quickly through follow-up inspections.