Can someone help me identify why its is being rejected as "quality issues" ?

I commend you for trying.

-My first issue is that all your crops are too tight, leaving no room for copy.   

-I know you were hand holding from the second photo where the camera shake is too obvious.

-When you shoot food don’t let food come out of the plate like in the first photo. 

Whenever you’re getting close to your subject specially indoors always use a tripod, close the aperture to gain a bit more depth of field, and use the 2 second shutter timer to avoid shaking.

One more thing, it looks like you only used the indoor lighting, which is making the food look dull and less appetizing that I’m sure it is. A little lighting (not a camera flash) even just a flashlight or spot you can control over the main area as long as the light color (light temperature) is controlled accordingly. 

Like I said, I applaud your try. Since I don’t know what is your level of skill, I suggest using you tube for tips on shooting food photography.

Keep shooting!