Pollard's Catering (03-0009), 2316 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 - Caterer inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pollard's Catering (03-0009)
Address: 2316 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Type: Caterer
Phone: 757 463-2530
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/07/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed food in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. 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: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: Containers of chemical are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Correction: Containers of chemical must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
01/07/2016Routine
Violations discussed for correction.
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
    Observation: In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands (2) The container and (3) Exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
  • Critical: Cooling* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Turkey roast noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
    Correction: Cool potentially hazardous foods from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. 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.
  • Cooling Methods
    Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
    Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required*
    Observation: Observed the pre-wash spray hose extend below the flood rim level of the sink basin at the 3-vat sink.
    Correction: Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.
  • Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Containers of toxic cleaners are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Correction: Containers of toxic chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
08/18/2015Routine
No violations noted this inspection. Good Inspection!
No violation noted during this evaluation.
02/05/2015Routine
Very good inspection! Employee health information given.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/24/2014Routine
Observations discussed with the manager.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 10 foot candles of light was noted in the walk-in freezer.
    Correction: Provide at least 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in the walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
01/21/2014Routine
Risk assessment completed with PIC. Food service areas in excellent sanitary condition!
No violation noted during this evaluation.
07/30/2013Routine
Catering kitchen not in operation at time of inspection. Kitchen is very clean and in good sanitary condition!
  • Equipment and Utensils - Good Repair and Calibration
    Observation: The thermometer in the walk-in freezer is not in good repair and/ or not accurate in the range of use.
    Correction: Repair, replace, and/or maintain the calibration of gauges for accuracy and function in the intended range of use.
04/29/2013Routine
Good Inspection!
No violation noted during this evaluation.
02/15/2013Risk Factor

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