Seven establishments earn perfect scores; Pho Viet locations record highest totals

The Central Virginia Health District released its latest inspection report covering food establishment visits conducted April 14–20, 2026.

Inspection activity remained active this week with a strong volume of routine inspections, along with a full slate of follow-ups and a handful of other and pre-opening visits across the region.

Routine inspections continued to show solid overall performance, with the majority of establishments landing at four violations or fewer. However, a few higher-count reports — led by two Pho Viet locations — pushed the upper range this week.

Routine Inspections

✅ Zero Violations

The following establishments recorded perfect inspections:

J’s Delightful — Huddleston (April 14)
LU Natatorium — 1521 Liberty Mtn Dr (April 15)
Elon Elementary — Madison Heights (April 15)
LU Indoor Track — 1521 Liberty Mtn Dr (April 15)
La Patrona — 20 Sunny Bank Dr (April 15)
Amelon Elementary — Madison Heights (April 15)
Taco Bell #39771 — 14867 Forest Rd (April 17)

Low Violation Totals (1–2)

A strong group of establishments reported minimal issues:

The Summit — 1320 Enterprise Dr (1)
Long John Silver’s — 2019 Wards Rd (2)
Papa Johns #5339 — 15243 Forest Rd (2)
The Village Deli — Rustburg (2)

Moderate Violation Totals

Several routine inspections fell into the moderate range this week:

Squared Biscuit Co. — 522 Fifth St (3)
Hardee’s — Appomattox (3)
Reber Thomas Simple Serv — 1971 Univ Blvd (4)
TBR Bistro, LLC — 109 11th St (5)
El Gordo’s Taqueria — 17980 Forest Rd (5)
Wood Fire Pizza — 1971 Univ Blvd (5)
Farmers Fresh — 100 Mtn View Rd (6)
Owens Market — Goode (7)
World Famous Stadium Inn — 3007 Fort Ave (7)

Highest Violation Totals This Week

Pho Viet (Forest Road) recorded the highest routine violation total this week with ten.

Inspectors cited multiple food safety concerns, including improper food storage with raw meats placed over ready-to-eat items, improper cooling of large batches of broth that remained in the temperature danger zone for extended periods, and cold holding issues with several items above safe temperatures. Additional violations included pesticide storage in food prep areas, lack of a food thermometer, gaps in doors allowing potential pest entry, and structural issues such as holes in walls. Several items were corrected on site, including food reorganization and disposal of improperly cooled products, while others require follow-up attention.

Pho Viet (Downtown) had the second-highest total with nine violations.

Inspectors noted improper cold holding temperatures for multiple items, foods stored in non-food-grade containers such as trash bags, lack of date labeling, missing thermometers, and insufficient hot water supply. Additional concerns included uncovered foods, improper storage practices, and contamination risks during food prep. Several violations were corrected during the inspection, with remaining items requiring prompt correction.

Follow-Up Inspections

Follow-up inspections were conducted at Hardee’s (Amherst), The Neighbors Place, The Colonial, Food Hall at Liberty, E.C. Glass, Tina & Lexi’s Tacos, The Upper Crust, Bella Italia, Guggenheimer Health, Monte Carlo, Star Ginger, 221 Tap & Table, craveABLEs Mobile, and Forest Youth Athletic Association.

Other and Pre-Opening Inspections

Other inspections were conducted at Trading Post, AnnaMays Soul Food, Hot-Diggity-Dogs, and Roll Brew.

A pre-opening inspection was completed for Hot-Diggity-Dogs, while Farmer’s Garden underwent a training inspection.

Weekly Takeaway

This was another solid week for routine inspections, with seven perfect scores and 11 of the 23 routine inspections coming in at two violations or fewer.

As has been the case in recent weeks, the majority of establishments performed well, with higher violation totals concentrated among a small number of locations — most notably the two Pho Viet restaurants — which drove the upper end of this week’s range.