MARCH 29 Popeye’s, 8044 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: wire racks in walk-in cooler are rusty; observed flour and food debris buildup on surfaces of biscuit oven, walk-in cooler wire racks and fan grates, reach-in cooler interior and bread rack; observed heavy buildup of grease and water pooling under fryers; floor behind […]
Dining
Plate and Goblet: Expo treats, a chocolate cafe, Coaches’ Cook-Off – and an “abominable” hot-dog product
The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo came to town March 27 for its semiannual appearance at the Richmond Convention Center, and many of the Henrico-based businesses – Gunther’s Gourmet (salsa, dips, hot sauce and mixers), 3 Sisters (cheese straws), and Two and a Half Irishmen (baked goods) – that appeared at the 2022 Expo were back. Among the newer exhibitors […]
Restaurant Watch
MARCH 22 Chick-fil-A, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: sugar bin is unlabeled; several items/areas found soiled (handles to salad prep table, filter to hot and cold holding unit, area around front hand sink, pipes under three-compartment sink, fan grills and walls inside walk-in). Subway, 73 South Airport Drive – The following […]
Restaurant Watch
MARCH 15 Glen Allen Bistro, 10209 Staples Mill Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have a certified food protection manager; person in charge couldn’t produce written procedures for cleaning up vomit/diarrhea; hand sink near oven doesn’t have hand soap; dried food debris found on slicer; temperatures of sliced tomatoes and cheese in the […]
Restaurant Watch
MARCH 5 Hardee’s, 1120 East Nine Mile Road – The following violations were reported during a follow-up inspection: observed dried soda stains, mold and dust on soda machine dispensers throughout kitchen; deep fryers have heavy grease buildup underneath and inside service door; wire storage racks in center of kitchen are greasy, dusty and dirty; observed grease buildup and food debris […]
Richmond Beer Trail passport offers prizes for check-ins
Richmond Region Tourism has launched a new mobile passport to help people explore the local breweries year-round – and during National Beer Day on April 7. Users can download the free Richmond Region Beer Trail passport app, and after checking in at five breweries on the trail, win a free Richmond Region Beer Trail hat or beanie. The Richmond Region […]
Restaurant Watch
FEB. 28 Pizza Hut, 9020-B Quioccasin Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have written procedures for cleaning up vomit/diarrhea; dish racks are deterioriating to the point of no longer being cleanable; observed buildup on walk-in shelves; several areas are dirty (tile floor, walk-in floor, restroom ceiling vent, edge around grease interceptor, and hood […]
Restaurant Watch
FEB. 22 First Watch Restaurant, 11721 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: temperatures of pancake batter and waffle batter in walk-in cooler are elevated and they have exceeded the four-hour cooling time; temperatures of pancake batter in make table and container of pancake batter in reach-in cooler are elevated; dump sink in wait […]
Beloved Henrico restaurant Nick’s Roman Terrace is closing
Nick’s Roman Terrace in the Westland Shopping Center along West Broad Street in Henrico has fed hungry diners for decades. In addition to great-tasting Greek and Italian dishes, loyal customers have returned to Nick’s for the lively family atmosphere that includes celebrating Christmas with an in-store Santa. The party, however, is coming to a close at the location Nick’s fans […]