Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Bethesda Community Food Store last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 18, 2025. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Nov 27, 2024 to Sep 18, 2025.
Has Bethesda Community Food Store ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 27, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Comprehensive
Sep 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests
Official Wording
Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
Monitoring
Mar 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests
Official Wording
Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source
Food Service Facility Inspection Moderate
Nov 27, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode proper_hand_washingHandwashing
Official Wording
Proper Hand Washing: Corrected Onsite
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.