Three Establishments Earn Perfect Inspections

52 Total Inspections This Week; Corner Burger and H & H in Big Island Top Violation List

The Central Virginia Health District released its latest food establishment inspection reports covering inspections conducted February 17–23, 2026.

Inspection activity was notably high this week, with 52 total inspections logged across the region. Routine inspections made up the bulk of activity (35 routine visits), alongside 13 follow-up inspections, two “other” inspections, and two pre-opening inspections.

Routine inspection violation totals ranged from zero to nine, with most establishments landing between 1 and 7 violations.

Routine Inspections

A total of 35 routine inspections were conducted during the reporting period.

Zero Violations

The following establishments recorded perfect inspections:

• Upper Crust Pizza – 102A Hexham Dr
  (Routine | Feb. 17) — 0 violations
• Stewartsville Elementary – Goodview
  (Routine | Feb. 20) — 0 violations
• The Summit Lynchburg – 1400 Enterprise Dr
  (Routine | Feb. 20) — 0 violations

Low Violation Totals (1–2 violations)

Violations in this range are typically minor and often corrected during or shortly after the inspection.

1 violation

• McDonald’s #7305 – 2325 Memorial Ave (Routine | Feb. 17) — 1
• Isabella’s Italian Trattoria – 4925 Boonsboro Rd (Routine | Feb. 17) — 1
• William Marvin Bass School – 1730 Seabury Ave (Routine | Feb. 18) — 1
• Big Island Elementary – Big Island (Routine | Feb. 18) — 1
• Gunny’s Tavern – 12130 E Lyn Salem Tpk (Routine | Feb. 18) — 1
• New London Academy – 12400 E Lyn Salem Tpk (Routine | Feb. 19) — 1
• Heritage Hall Brookneal – Brookneal (Routine | Feb. 20) — 1
• The Summit – 1320 Enterprise Dr (Routine | Feb. 20) — 1
• Chick-fil-A Liberty Arena – 1971 Univ Blvd (Routine | Feb. 21) — 1

2 violations

• Wendy’s – Madison Heights – Madison Heights (Routine | Feb. 17) — 2
• Otter River Elementary – Goode (Routine | Feb. 18) — 2
• Bentley Commons – 1604 Graves Mill Rd (Routine | Feb. 18) — 2
• Hissho Sushi – 3405 Candlers Mtn Rd (Routine | Feb. 19) — 2
• Raven Lounge – 1021 Main St (Routine | Feb. 19) — 2
• Edo Grill & Sushi – Moneta (Routine | Feb. 19) — 2
• Dunkin/Baskin – 1971 Univ Blvd (Routine | Feb. 19) — 2
• Goodview Elementary – Goodview (Routine | Feb. 20) — 2

Moderate Violation Totals (3–7 violations)

Several establishments recorded mid-range violation totals during routine inspections.

• JD’s Cafe – 4925 Boonsboro Rd (Routine | Feb. 17) — 3
• Benny Scarpetta’s – 1019 Main St (Routine | Feb. 23) — 3
• Heritage Elementary – 501 Leesville Rd (Routine | Feb. 23) — 3
• Huddleston Elementary – Huddleston (Routine | Feb. 23) — 3
• Boonsboro Elementary – 1234 Eagle Ci (Routine | Feb. 17) — 4
• Thomas Jefferson Elementary – 1255 Patriot Pl (Routine | Feb. 19) — 4
• What A Blessing Bakery – Amherst (Routine | Feb. 19) — 4
• Jefferson Forest High – 1 Cavalier Circle (Routine | Feb. 20) — 4
• Koto Japanese Steakhouse – 2118 Wards Rd (Routine | Feb. 23) — 5
• Angus Mexican Grill & Cantina – 13955 Wards Rd (Routine | Feb. 18) — 6
• Mi Patron – 1208 Perrowville Rd (Routine | Feb. 18) — 7
• Country Cooking By Irene – 1219 Main St (Routine | Feb. 20) — 7
• Liberty Arena Concessions – 1971 Univ Blvd (Routine | Feb. 21) — 7

Highest Violation Totals This Week

Corner Burger Leads Week with 9 Violations

Corner Burger
1208 Perrowville Rd, Forest, VA 24551
Full-Service Restaurant | Routine Inspection | Feb. 20, 2026 | 9 violations

Corner Burger recorded the highest routine inspection total of the week. Inspectors documented issues involving handwashing practices, cross-contamination risks, cold-holding controls, equipment performance, and plumbing concerns.

Key themes and observations included:

• Handwashing / glove changes: employees observed moving between dirty and clean dish handling without washing hands; paper towels missing at a hand sink.
• Food storage order: raw products stored above ready-to-eat foods, creating cross-contamination risk.
• Cold holding: items observed at 43–44°F in prep areas; corrective steps were taken during the inspection.
• Dish machine concerns: wash temperature recorded at 116°F (below minimum), with instructions to use alternative warewashing until corrected.
• Facility / maintenance: leak at the three-compartment sink causing pooling wastewater; additional cleaning needs noted (including soda dispenser nozzles).

H & H Restaurant Cited for 8 Violations

H & H Restaurant
11619 Lee Jackson Highway, Big Island, VA 24526
Convenience Store Food Service | Routine Inspection | Feb. 18, 2026 | 8 violations

H & H Restaurant recorded the second-highest routine inspection total. Inspectors focused on policy documentation, hot holding temperatures, date marking, and facility upkeep.

Notable themes included:

• Missing policies: employee health policy and vomit/diarrheal clean-up procedure could not be located (new copies provided).
• Hot holding below 135°F: items including fried chicken and burgers were observed holding at 115°F and 128°F, respectively.
• Date marking: prepared foods in refrigeration lacked date marks.
• Menu advisory: consumer advisory missing for items offered undercooked (eggs).
• Facility maintenance: ceiling paint flaking posed a potential contamination risk.

Follow-Up Inspections Conducted

Follow-up inspections were completed to verify correction of previously cited violations at:

• McDonald’s #6075 – Altavista (Follow-Up | Feb. 17)
• Weenie Stand #1 – 201 Alleghany Ave (Follow-Up | Feb. 17)
• Bella Vista / Tori Blue – 2900 Candlers Mtn Rd (Follow-Up | Feb. 17)
• Subway #13602 – Altavista (Follow-Up | Feb. 17)
• Boonsboro Country Club – 1709 BCC Dr (Follow-Up | Feb. 19)
• Huddle House – Bedford (Follow-Up | Feb. 20)
• V & T Cafe and Grill – 18013 Forest Rd (Follow-Up | Feb. 20)
• Domino’s #8085 – 910 Main St (Follow-Up | Feb. 20)
• New Doc’s Kitchen – 414 Woodway Dr (Follow-Up | Feb. 20)
• Tiff’s – Huddleston (Follow-Up | Feb. 22)
• Hissho Sushi @ Liberty – 1971 Univ Blvd (Follow-Up | Feb. 23)
• Milan Indian Cuisine – 2124 Wards Rd (Follow-Up | Feb. 23)
• Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro – Huddleston (Follow-Up | Feb. 23)

Other Inspections

• Apple Market #506 – Rustburg (Other | Feb. 18)
• Nautical Bowls – 103 W Edge Way (Other | Feb. 23)

Pre-Opening Inspections

• Roll Brew – 1152 Woods End Ln (Pre-Opening | Feb. 17)
• Pho Viet (Downtown) – 915 Main St (Pre-Opening | Feb. 20)

February 17–23 Summary

This week’s inspection activity across Greater Lynchburg was exceptionally heavy, totaling 52 inspections. Three establishments earned perfect routine inspections, while most routine visits clustered between 1 and 7 violations. The week’s highest totals were recorded at Corner Burger (9) and H & H Restaurant (8), driven largely by recurring themes of hand hygiene, temperature control, sanitation systems, and documentation—areas that inspectors typically revisit closely in follow-up activity.