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NBC12 News, Weather Sports, Traffic, and Programming Guide for Richmond, VA | Restaurant Report
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NBC12's Restaurant Report airs each Thursday night at 11 p.m. and features the health inspection results from restaurants in Richmond, Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield.
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What would you think about restaurants accepting food stamps? Five states allow it for homeless people and those who can't physically cook. Some restaurants have petitioned the State of Virginia to allow them to accept food stamps.
You may not think keeping foods at very specific temperatures is very important, but the Health Department says it's critical. It ensures that harmful bacteria doesn't grow on hot foods that are too cool, or cold foods that are too warm.
The smoking ban outlawed smoking in restaurants more than a year ago, unless they have a separate smoking room. But smoking was already outlawed in restaurant kitchens because that hand to mouth contact can spread bacteria. An inspector caught one kitchen worker in the act, as you see in this Restaurant Report.
When you send your parents to an elder care home, you hope it's clean and safe. The kitchens in retirement homes are checked by state health inspectors, just like any other restaurant. Usually, local retirement homes earn good scores. But this time, one received six critical violations.
Washing your hands before handling food is important to keep food safe from bacteria. And the State Health Department says if a restaurant worker touches their face, they have to wash their hands again.
If you don't look carefully at consume-by dates on foods, you could end up eating something that's expired. That's why the state Health Department came down on two restaurants in this Restaurant Report.
Jose Ramon says the food at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant, 4702 Forest Hill Avenue in Richmond, is the real enchilada of Mexican cuisine, showing us how they make chicken enchiladas.
Etiquette calls for everyone to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze. But state code calls for food service workers to wash their hands after coughing to make sure they're not spreading germs into your food.
Keeping foods the right temperature in a kitchen is hard enough. Imagine trying to do that in a mobile food unit. It's a challenge, but it is required by the state to make sure your food is safe.
I'll bet you never thought about whether your dishwasher is hot enough to kill bacteria. The State Health Department says the temperature in restaurant dishwashers has to reach 160 degrees. A restaurant was just reminded of that in this Restaurant Report.
NBC12's Restaurant Report airs each Thursday night at 11 p.m. and features the health inspection results from restaurants in Richmond, Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield.
Check out these steps you should always take to make sure you're keeping your family's food safe.
Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40° and 140°F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. Find out what you need to know to keep your family's food safe.
Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but special care must be taken when cooking or reheating meat, poultry, fish, and eggs to make sure they are prepared safely.
What is foodborne illness and how does bacteria get in food? Learn the basics and follow these simple steps to keep you and your loved ones safe.
When handling foods, it is important to be smart and keep foods apart. By following these simple steps, you can prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
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