Virginia does not score restaurant inspections. Look up any Ashburn report in the state database; 73 Ashburn food inspections were logged in September.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: the Virginia Department of Health’s inspection database and Loudoun County’s Restaurants and Food Service page. Inspection reports have legal weight; we report what the agency recorded and nothing more.

Every restaurant, school cafeteria, caterer and food truck in Ashburn is inspected by the Loudoun County Health Department, part of the Virginia Department of Health. Unlike some states, Virginia does not give restaurants a score or a letter grade. Each inspection report lists what the inspector saw, the violations by category and any corrections made during the visit. You can read every report online.

Who to call

How to look up a restaurant

  1. Go to the state’s inspection database.
  2. Type the restaurant’s name, or “Ashburn” to see every establishment with an Ashburn address.
  3. Open an inspection to see the date, the purpose (routine, follow-up, pre-opening or complaint), the inspector’s comments and any violations.

Who the Health Department inspects

The county lists what it regulates: restaurants, school cafeterias, food service at child care and adult care centers, caterers, concession stands, mobile food units, temporary event vendors and youth athletic concession stands. Grocery stores, wineries, breweries, farmers markets and home-based food businesses are inspected by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services instead, so they will not appear in this database.

New restaurants need plan review and a pre-opening inspection before the county issues a permit, and permits are renewed every year. A new owner of an existing restaurant must apply for a new permit before opening.

Ashburn inspections in September 2026

The state database lists 73 food inspections in September 2026 at establishments with an Ashburn address: 65 routine inspections, seven follow-ups and one pre-opening inspection.

Bar chart of 73 Ashburn food inspections in September 2026 by permit type: fast food 28, school food service 21, full-service restaurants 20, mobile food units 2 and long-term care kitchens 2

How to read a Virginia report

The Virginia Department of Health explains its terms on every report page:

  • How often: every food establishment gets at least one routine inspection a year. Visits are more frequent for riskier kitchens: Risk Category 1 places such as coffee shops and bakeries are inspected at least once a year, and Risk Category 4 places with complex food preparation at least four times a year.
  • Priority items (P) contribute directly to eliminating or reducing hazards tied to foodborne illness or injury.
  • Priority foundation items (Pf) are the management actions, equipment and procedures that support priority items, such as staff training, record keeping and labeling.
  • Core items (C) usually relate to general sanitation, facilities, equipment design or maintenance.
  • Inspectors also record corrections the operator makes during the inspection, and the operator gets a copy of every report.

A report describes one visit on one day. Follow-up inspections are visits to check on earlier findings.

What this means for you

Check a restaurant’s latest report before you book a party or a catering order; it takes a minute. If you get sick after eating out, report it to Loudoun Environmental Health at 703-777-0234 so inspectors can follow up. Related: new businesses in Ashburn and who to call in Loudoun County government.

Frequently asked questions

How do I look up a restaurant inspection in Ashburn?

Search the restaurant’s name in the Virginia Department of Health’s inspection database at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/virginia. Each report lists the date, inspection type and any violations.

Do Loudoun County restaurants get letter grades or scores?

No. Virginia does not give restaurants a score or grade. Reports list the violations found as priority, priority foundation or core items, plus corrections made during the visit.

Who inspects restaurants in Ashburn?

The Loudoun County Health Department’s Environmental Health division, part of the Virginia Department of Health. Call 703-777-0234.

How do I report a food safety problem at a Loudoun restaurant?

Call Loudoun County Environmental Health at 703-777-0234. For grocery stores, wineries, breweries and farmers markets, contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.