Sheetz on West Broad Street passed its pre-opening health inspection Sept. 17. Plus Chennai Cafe, a Short Pump Town Center restaurant build-out and new condos.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This roundup is rebuilt each month from public records: the Virginia Department of Health’s inspection database, Henrico County’s monthly building permit reports and county announcements. A permit or inspection shows work under way; it does not guarantee an opening date.
Short Pump’s newest arrivals show up first in public records: a restaurant must pass a pre-opening health inspection before it serves customers, and a store or office build-out needs a county building permit. Here is what those records show for ZIP codes 23233 and 23059 from August through mid-October 2026. Tips about openings are welcome through our contact page; county business questions go to the Department of Finance at 804-501-4729.
This month’s highlights
- Sheetz - Pouncey Tract, 11500 W. Broad St.: pre-opening inspection Sept. 17
- Chennai Cafe, 200 Towne Center West Blvd.: pre-opening inspection Aug. 17
- A new restaurant at Short Pump Town Center: interior build-out permit issued Sept. 11
New restaurants and food businesses
From the Virginia Department of Health’s inspection database:
| Business | Address | Pre-opening inspection | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheetz - Pouncey Tract | 11500 W. Broad St. | Sept. 17, 2026 | Fast food |
| Deep Run Roadhouse | 2120 John Rolfe Parkway | Aug. 24, 2026 | Full-service restaurant |
| Chennai Cafe | 200 Towne Center West Blvd. | Aug. 17, 2026 | Fast food |
| Whitestones | Glen Allen (23059) | Aug. 7, 2026 | Mobile food unit |
- Sheetz: the inspector’s notes say the store expects about 30 food service employees and was issued a 30-day permit, with store chemicals to be sold separately from the food counter.
- Deep Run Roadhouse: a pre-opening inspection can also mean a change of owner or a major remodel at an existing restaurant; Henrico requires a new permit in either case.
- Chennai Cafe: the restaurant passed its pre-opening inspection in August and had a routine inspection Sept. 18, the database shows.
Each inspection report is public; search the business name in the database to read it.
Build-outs and new construction
From Henrico County’s September 2026 building permit report, the commercial permits issued in Short Pump’s ZIP codes:
| Issued | Address | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11 | Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W. Broad St. | Interior build-out for a restaurant, about 8,400 square feet |
| Sept. 24 | Short Pump Town Center | Interior remodel of an existing exterior retail space, about 2,700 square feet |
| Sept. 10 | Short Pump Town Center | Two new awnings |
| Sept. 14 | 11351 Nuckols Road | Grocery store renovation, including new self-checkouts and deli and bakery fixtures |
| Sept. 29 | 3811 Westerre Parkway | Office suite renovation, no change in use |
| Sept. 23 | 5400 Raysdale Road | A five-unit condominium building at The Pointe at Twin Hickory, by HHHunt |
The permit report lists the property owner, not the future tenant, so the county records do not yet name the Town Center restaurant. We will add it when its health inspection appears.
The same report shows 26 permits for new residential construction in ZIP codes 23233 and 23059 in September.
Starting a business in Short Pump
- Business license: Henrico requires one; apply through the Department of Finance’s business license page. Renewals are due March 1.
- Restaurants and food trucks: a Henrico Health Department food establishment permit, plan review and pre-opening inspection; 804-501-4529.
- Building work and signs: the Permit Center, 804-501-7280; see our permits guide.
Related guides: restaurant inspection scores and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
Is the new Sheetz in Short Pump open?
The Sheetz at 11500 W. Broad St., listed by the health department as Sheetz - Pouncey Tract, passed a pre-opening inspection on Sept. 17, 2026, and was issued a 30-day food permit, state records show.
How can I find out what is opening in Short Pump?
Restaurants must pass a Henrico Health Department pre-opening inspection, listed in the state inspection database, and building work shows up in Henrico’s monthly building permit reports. We gather both here each month.
How do I get a business license in Henrico County?
Apply through Henrico’s Department of Finance; the county’s business license page explains the steps, and the Business Tax Filing and Payment Portal handles renewals, due March 1 each year.
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