Priority Cafe & Catering, 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320 - Full Service Restaurant/Caterer inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Priority Cafe & Catering
Address: 1800 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320
Type: Full Service Restaurant/Caterer
Phone: 757 213-5020
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 03/28/2016

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Certified Food Manager's (CFM) certification expired since April, 2014 (repeat observation). Class schedule provided. As discussed, the CFM will enroll today and provide confirmation to the health inspector at 757-382-8663. Discussed the following with the Person in Charge (PIC): 1) Discontinue the use of the dish machine until the wash solution temperature and the sanitization pressure is fixed
  • Fingernails - Maintenance
    Observation: A food employee's nails are not maintained so that the edges and surfaces are smooth and cleanable.
    Correction: Ensure all food employees keep their fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the make line unit and the Frigidaire unit are not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the Frigidaire reach in refrigerator.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature (corrected on site)
    Observation: The wash temperature of the high temperature sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature was 150 F - 160 F while the actual temperature was 140 F. Person in Charge (PIC) has contacted a professional to service the dish machine and adjust the wash temperature.
    Correction: Discontinue the use of the ware wash machine until it is working properly. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure (corrected on site)
    Observation: The pressure gauge for the high temperature warewash machine was below 15 PSI. The pressure gauge read 10 psi during the rinse/sanitization cycle. Person in Charge (PIC) has contacted a professional to service the dish machine and adjust the sanitization/rinse pressure.
    Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. The range for proper operation is between 15 and 25 PSI. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Soiled pans stored as clean by the 3 compartment sink.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
    Observation: Interior surfaces of the ice machine were in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the interior surfaces of ice machine at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Multiple ceiling tiles around the exhaust vents noted in need of cleaning. Wall behind the 2 door reach in freezer noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
03/28/2016Routine
HEALTH PERMIT RENEWED. MANAGER CERTIFICATION HAS EXPIRED. ATTEND NEXT AVAILABLE COURSE, SCHEDULE PROVIDED.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods that were frozen and then thawed were not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. Account for time the food is held in the freezer by re-labelling. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the Frigidaire refrigerator.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Rubber spatulas and ladle handle covers were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
    Paint observed chipping on shelves under two prep tables.

    Correction: Repair/replace these items to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability. Resurface chipped shelving.
  • Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
    Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination: Stacked cups at the register, case with cups stored on the floor, and plastic trays on the kitchen shelf.
    Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Some kitchen ceiling tiles, vents, and wall by dish washing equipment noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Toxics - Separation of Toxics (corrected on site)
    Observation: Container of cleaner not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Correction: Container of cleaner must be separated by spacing or partitioning to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
07/30/2015Routine
CFM certificate expired in April. Provided class schedule.
  • Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
    Observation: The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to adjoining wall.
    Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: 3 compartment sink front right leg is broken.
    Correction: Repair the 3 compartment sink to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability.
  • Warewashing - Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature
    Observation: The wash temperature of the dishwasher does not read at least 150 degrees as per the data plate. (only reached 143 degrees)
    Correction: Maintain a temperature of 150°F or the temperature specified by the manufacturer for optimal performance of the detergent to clean equipment and utensil surfaces.
07/07/2014Routine
CFM certificate expiring in 10 days. Provided class schedule. Post CFM certificate in the view of the customer.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unlabeled sugar and flour containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: Observed bottom of prep tables in catering area corroding. .
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: ice machine inner door in catering area.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
    Observation: Wall behind dishwasher noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
04/09/2014Routine
no violations ....Permit issued.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
08/15/2013Routine
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Sausage gravy in deli case 56* cold holding at improper temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: sliced ham and chicken salad in 2 door under counter cooler at downstairs service area
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Critical: Water Capacity*
    Observation: Water temperature at hand sink observed at 73*
    Correction: Restore handsink water temperature to at least 100*
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Ceiling vent , surround tiles, and wall are in need of cleaning
    Correction: Clean
03/22/2013Routine
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers(flour, oil?).
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
    Observation: Box of creamers observed stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate all food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
    Observation: Foods in the display case cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Disposition* (corrected on site)
    Observation: According to the ""consume by"" date on the prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) roast beef and chicken chunks in the refrigerator, the food should have been discarded days ago.
    Correction: Discard the food at this time and ensure all prepared RTE food is served, sold or discarded by the ""consume by"" date. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: The sanitizer test kits provided are water damaged.
    Correction: Obtain new quaternary ammonium test kits so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature (repeated violation)
    Observation: The wash temperature of the high temperature sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature was 150 F while the actual temperature is 135 F.
    Correction: Discontinue the use of the ware wash machine until it is working properly. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink in the kitchen was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
02/27/2012Routine

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