BEST SUB INCORPORATED Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (chicken, chili, etc) not labeled. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Tape used a means for repair on front prep chest freezer lid. Must repair or replace. Tape not permitted and must be removed. Cardboard used for floor matt in walk in cooler. Must remove. Cardboard not permitted (because it is porous). All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all surfaces.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found dust accumulation on dry storage shelves in rear prep area. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found floors in walk in cooler rusted and with excessive debris. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must remove rust, paint or seal floor. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable flooring. Found broken baseboard tiles in bathroom and in customer waiting area. Must repair or replace tiles or provide new coving. Must maintain same.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found floors in walk in cooler rusted and with excessive debris. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must remove rust, paint or seal floor. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable flooring. Found broken baseboard tiles in bathroom and in customer waiting area. Must repair or replace tiles or provide new coving. Must maintain same.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.