Virginia does not score restaurant inspections. Look up any Short Pump report in the state database; 32 food inspections were logged in ZIP 23233 in September.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: the Virginia Department of Health’s inspection database and Henrico County’s foodservice permit page. Inspection reports have legal weight; we report what the agency recorded and nothing more.

Every restaurant, school cafeteria, caterer and food truck in Short Pump is inspected by the Henrico Health Department, part of the Virginia Department of Health. Unlike some states, Virginia does not give restaurants a score or a letter grade. Each report lists what the inspector saw, the violations by category and any corrections made during the visit, and anyone can read it 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 23233 to see establishments with a Short Pump ZIP code. Short Pump businesses are listed under Henrico, Richmond or Glen Allen mailing addresses, so the ZIP is the better search.
  3. Open an inspection to see the date, the purpose (routine, follow-up, risk factor, pre-opening or complaint), the inspector’s comments and any violations.

Short Pump inspections in September 2026

The state database lists 32 food inspections in September 2026 at establishments in ZIP code 23233: 16 routine inspections, seven follow-ups, six risk-factor inspections, one pre-opening inspection and two others.

Bar chart of 32 food inspections in ZIP code 23233 in September 2026 by permit type: fast food 14, full-service restaurants 11, school food service 3, long-term care kitchens 2, child care food service 1 and carryout 1

Homes and businesses north of Short Pump use ZIP code 23059; search it too for a full picture of the area.

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. Riskier kitchens get more: Risk Category 1 places such as coffee shops and bakeries 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. A follow-up inspection is a return visit to check on earlier findings, not a sign of a new problem.

Opening a restaurant

A new or extensively remodeled restaurant, or one changing owners, must apply to the Henrico Health Department for a food establishment permit, submit a plan review if it is new or remodeled, and pass an inspection before it opens. It also needs a building certificate of occupancy and a county business license. Henrico’s zoning rules do not allow catering businesses to run out of a home. Food trucks and temporary event vendors have their own mobile unit and temporary permit pages.

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 the Henrico Health Department at 804-501-4529 so inspectors can follow up. Related: new businesses in Short Pump and who to call in Henrico County government.

Frequently asked questions

How do I look up a restaurant inspection in Short Pump?

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

Does Virginia give restaurants a health score or grade?

No. Virginia inspection reports list violations by category and any corrections made during the visit, but there is no number or letter grade.

Who inspects restaurants in Henrico County?

The Henrico Health Department, part of the Virginia Department of Health. Its environmental health staff can be reached at 804-501-4529.

How often are restaurants inspected in Virginia?

At least once a year, and up to four or more times a year for kitchens with complex food preparation, under the state’s risk categories.