Quality Suites, 6280 Northampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Quality Suites
Address: 6280 Northampton Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: Jun 26, 2009

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3-501.14 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Roast beef noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.June 26, 2009Routine10Details / Comments
  • 4-204.112 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in the coke fridge.
  • 4-601.11 - Observed mold in the ice machine.
January 27, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
  • 3-202.15 - Critical Food from damaged packaging offered for sale or service.Dented cans stored on shelves in store room.
  • 3-304.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 4-203.11 - The food temperature measuring device (degrees F) located in the kitchen. is not accurate.Person in Charge failed to calibrate food thermometer.
  • 6-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
April 21, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 3-501.18 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the walk-in refrigeration unit is not labeled with a ""consume by"" date.
  • 4-302.12 - The certified food manager could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at handsinks used by food employees.
January 08, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 3-501.17 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 6-301.14 - Corrected During Inspection A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
August 14, 2007Routine12Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. April 17, 2007Routine00Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: pot
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: meat slicer.
November 27, 2006Routine01Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: "buffalo chopper."
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: food prep knife.
  • 4-601.11 - Critical The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: spice shelf, the table area under the buffalo chopper, and the ice scoop storage container.
August 11, 2006Routine10Details / Comments
4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: juice dispensor.May 11, 2006Routine10Details / Comments
4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: juice dispensor.May 11, 2006Routine10Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. February 06, 2006Routine00-
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 3-501.14 - Critical Large roast beef noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Roast was cooked 11-08-05, temperature on 11-09-05 was 47 F.
  • 3-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food hot holding at improper temperatures in the hot box. The ambient air temperature on the hot box was 100 F. Mixed vegetables 107 F, Fried chicken 110 F, Turkey 108 F.
  • 3-501.16 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Large roast beef cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 4-601.11 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: Inside of the ice machine.
  • 4-601.11 - Repeat The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: The ice scoop storage container, the exhaust hood.
  • 4-602.12 - The ovens were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 6-301.11 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back prep area near the dry goods.
  • 6-501.110 - Employees are not using the designated area provided for personal clothing. Employee jacket being stored on storage shelf in back prep area near the dry goods.
November 09, 2005Routine34Details / Comments
  • 3-101.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The bananas stored on the storage racks are spoiled/unsound and starting to attract pests (fruit flies). Food was voluntarily discarded by manager.
  • 3-302.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  • 4-204.112 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the large chest freezer.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Ice scoop storage container, ovens.
  • 6-301.12 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the prep area.
August 25, 2005Routine23Details / Comments
3-305.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food (beef) stored on the floor or stored less than 6"" above the floor in the walk-in freezer.May 24, 2005Routine01Details / Comments
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Encrusted grease deposits and/or other soil deposits were observed on the food contact surfaces of the following cooking equipment: Cooking pan which was voluntarily discared by the manager.
  • 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Observed accumulations of grime, food debris and other debris on the following food contact surfaces: Knife.
  • 4-901.11 - Clean cooking pans were found stacked wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
February 18, 2005Routine02Details / Comments
  • 6-301.12 - No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the cleaning room area or the back prep room area.
  • 3-305.11 - Boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 4-204.112 - The temperature measuring device located in the Fridgidaire freezer was broken. CORRECTED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
  • 4-202.11 - The food contact surface of the kitchen knives were not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned. CORRECTED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE UTENSILS.
November 24, 2004Routine04Details / Comments
  • 5-205.11 - Critical The handwashing facilitys located at the back prep room and in the storage room were blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 6-305.11 - Lockers or other suitable facilities are not provided for employees clothing and other possessions
  • 3-304.12 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored in between use.
  • 7-201.11 - Critical Containers of cleaning products are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
  • 4-101.19 - A wooden rolling pin was observed to be in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 4-601.11 - Observed debris on the following food contact surfaces: Meat slicer, cutting board, and butcher block prep table.
  • 4-601.11 - The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Outer portions of the orange juice dispensing unit.
  • 6-303.11 - Repeat Less than 50 foot candles of ight was noted in the exhaust hood.
  • 4-501.11 - Coffee container was observed in a state of damaged. Handwashing station faucet in service area observed in a state of disrepair.
  • 3-304.14 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
July 26, 2004Routine27Details / Comments
  • 6-303.11 - Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the under the exhaust hood area.
  • 4-601.11 - Tableware in clean storage was observed soiled to sight and touch:
  • 4-903.11 - Clean silverware and single-service utensils were observed stored unprotected from contamination. Corrected.
April 29, 2004Routine03Details / Comments
4-501.111 - Critical The establishment uses the manual hot water sanitizing method, hot water immersion. The temperature of the water was 160FNovember 10, 2003Routine10Details / Comments

June 26, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 3-501.14 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Roast beef noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F or below within 4 hours. A longer time for cooling allows an ideal situation for bacterial growth. This has been shown to be the major contributing factor in many foodborne illnesses.
Comments:
Roast beef observed in the fridge unit at 121 F. It had been there for one hour. Roast placed in freezer for quick cool. Manager spoke with cook and explained how to properly cool foods.

January 27, 2009 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
All food at the proper temp. Kitchen has 2 certified food managers. All employees have food handler cards.

April 21, 2008 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discussed violations and corrections with Kitchen manager. Recommended for permit.

January 08, 2008 (Routine)


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August 14, 2007 (Routine)


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April 17, 2007 (Routine)

Comments:
Fire suppression system went off yesterday because of a faulty O ring. Kitchen was clean and ready to operate today.

November 27, 2006 (Routine)


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August 11, 2006 (Routine)


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May 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: juice dispensor.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

May 11, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 4-601.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: juice dispensor.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

November 09, 2005 (Routine)


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August 25, 2005 (Routine)


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May 24, 2005 (Routine)


Violation: 3-305.11 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food (beef) stored on the floor or stored less than 6"" above the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.

February 18, 2005 (Routine)


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November 24, 2004 (Routine)


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July 26, 2004 (Routine)


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April 29, 2004 (Routine)


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November 10, 2003 (Routine)


Violation: 4-501.111 - Critical The establishment uses the manual hot water sanitizing method, hot water immersion. The temperature of the water was 160F
The minimum temperature for manual hot water immersion sanitizing is 171°F. Discontinue using this method until final rinse is maintained at the proper level. In the interim, move to chemical sanitizing method.

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