NEW L A SUBMARINE, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS RANGING 49.2-57.3 F SUCH AS ITLIAN BEEF MEAT (49.2 F), SLICED DELI TURKEY MEAT (51.0 F), SLICED DELI HAM MEAT (51.4 F), SLICED CORN BEEF (49.2 F), SLICED TOMATOES (57.3 F), SLICED LETTUCE (53.7 F), SLICED CHEESE (52.3 F). MANAGER DISCARDED ND DENATURED ALL THE TCS FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTEDD THE MANAGER THEY MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.30 LBS $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED THE CHICKEN FLOUR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STORAGE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID FLOUR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS. ALSO, SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AT ALL THE SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPLATTERS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICING PREP TABLE THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICING PREP TABLE THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.