Restaurant Watch

MAY 24

Lazeez Modern Indian Flair, 2601-C Tuckernuck Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed food debris on knives on knife holder, lids, metal pans and on multiple utensils stored clean on rack; observed pink buildup on metal panel of ice machine in kitchen; temperature of tomatoes prepped last night is elevated; temperature of unsalted butter is elevated because it was left out at room temperature; temperature of chicken in lowboy unit on the cook line is elevated due to employees cleaning the unit earlier; temperatures of chicken curry, cheese and goat in prep top unit are elevated because they are stored above the fill line; boxes of liquid shortening and multiple other foods incorrectly stored on the floor; metal pans are wet nested on clean rack in dish area; to-go trays are not stored inverted; racks throughout kitchen are rusty; multiple units have torn gaskets; observed debris on hood filters, in between equipment on cook line, outside of equipment in prep area, and on shelves in prep area in kitchen; prep sink faucet is leaking; standing water and debris found under ice machine; observed debris on wall and under equipment on cook line; observed low grouting on kitchen floors and chipping paint on floors throughout kitchen.

Antioch Recreation Association, 4310 Redbank Road – No violations reported during a routine inspection.

Li’s Garden Inc., 1237 North Laburnum Avenue – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: cooked wings on the counter and cooked pasta in prep top are at improper temperatures; used egg cartons are being used as a draining board for cooked chicken; observed dried food debris and grime buildup on floor surrounding drain at end of cook line and on side of wok station.

MAY 26

Cava Grill Short Pump, 11780 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: back hand sink is blocked by a step ladder and the soap dispenser is empty; pan of raw ground lamb incorrectly stored on walk-in rack next to prepared chickpeas; temperatures of lettuce and lentils are elevated; two lights are out under the hood system; ice machine air intake and walk-in cooler fan guards are dusty; observed patches of low grout in the back kitchen; floor drain in front of dishwasher has a lot of grime; wall behind ice machine is dusty; floor under cook line is soiled.

The Boathouse at Short Pump, 11800 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open energy drink can found on the line; observed an employee cutting tomatoes bare handed; shell stock tags are not dated consistently; soda gun nozzle at bar, hot water urn nozzle, can opener, potato slicer and deli slicer are all dirty; interior of ice machine has immense mold growth; temperature of grits in the steam table is too low because they were not reheated properly beforehand; bar menu doesn’t have an asterisk to indicate that the Tuaca Sour has raw egg; single-use seafood bins are being reused to store other foods like bread and veggies; to-go containers and lids are not stored inverted; one light is out under the hood system and one light is out in the walk-in cooler; sides of stoves are crusted with grease; beer cooler fan grates are dusty; floor under fryers and a patch under the stove are greasy.

Canterbury Recreation Association, 1300 Pump Road – The following violation was reported during a routine inspection: reach-in refrigerator is not maintaining food at the proper temperatures.

Avalon Recreation Association, 510 Heathfield Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: did not observe a certified food protection manager certificate during inspection; hand sink in employee restroom doesn’t have an “employees must wash hands” sign posted; sponges found in kitchen hand sink (hand sinks are for handwashing only); observed pink and black mold on plastic panel of ice machine in kitchen; reach-in unit doesn’t have a thermometer; soda boxes incorrectly stored on floor of reach-in unit; to-go trays are not stored inverted; mop sink doesn’t have a backflow prevention device installed.

MAY 31

Sbarro at Fas Mart, 11390 Nuckols Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed dust buildup on soda/syrup rack; walk-in cooler door gasket has mildew; faucet at three-compartment sink is leaking; observed dust and mildew on walls, ceiling and door inside walk-in cooler; wall near mop sink is greasy and dirty; grease is building up on floor and on light switches under hood where fryers used to be.

KFC, 3800 Mechanicsville Turnpike – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: grime is building up inside drive thru ice chute; observed dried food debris and grime buildup on speed racks and fan grates in chicken cooler, on floors and door of chicken cooler, and on racks of hot holding units; there is low grout in mop sink/prep sink area; floor tiles throughout the kitchen are cracked; standing water found at doorway of walk-in freezer.

Hangry Joe’s, 11636 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed an employee take buns out of the toaster with bare hands; back hand sink doesn’t have paper towels; sauces made yesterday in the walk-in cooler are not date marked; tapioca pearls at the bubble tea station are kept on a time control policy but no time was marked; boba spoon incorrectly stored in standing water; kitchen floor is lined with cardboard to catch grease and spills.

Anant Cuisine of India, 4348 Pouncey Tract Road – The following violations were reported during a follow-up inspection: dry storage rack is rusty; cutting boards are very stained; dish area wall has mildew and staining; ceiling tiles are discolored.

JUNE 1

Hooters of Richmond, 7912 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: coffee grounds found in hand sink at server station (hand sinks are for handwashing only); observed heavy buildup of mildew inside ice machine; observed flour and grease residue on containers and lids stored clean on dry racks; dish machine is not sanitizing; several spray bottles of cleaner are unlabeled; observed small flies infestation throughout kitchen and storage room; clean glasses at the bar are stacked wet; containers are cracked and broken; ladles stored on racks and in-use are rusty; single and prep unit cutting boards are heavily scratched and stained; there is grime and limescale buildup inside dish machine; observed buildup of grease, flour and mildew on several surfaces (storage racks, fan grates in both walk-in coolers, inside reach-in units, wheels of cooking equipment, under grill, counter and prep surfaces, inside mop sink and on wire cabinet in beer cooler); there is a leak under hand sink near cook line; observed buildup of grime, grease and mildew on floors and walls in kitchen, storage areas and in walk-in coolers; water is pooling on the floor throughout the kitchen; floor in mop sink/storage area is no longer smooth and easily cleanable; observed low grout throughout; floor tiles throughout kitchen and in walk-in coolers are cracked; two light fixtures are missing shields.