NORTH CHICAGO SUBS LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER , LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESEAL SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SOME SPLASH OVER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN.-- ALSO OBSERVED NO OVERFLOW TUBE FOR THE DIPPER WELL TO PREVENT WATER FROM OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPLASH OVER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN OVERFLOW TUBE TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES SURROUNDING PIPES IN CEILING AND WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, LOCATED IN TH REAR.--- ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND AROUND DRAIN UNDERNEATH DIPPER WELL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES SURROUNDING PIPES IN CEILING AND WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, LOCATED IN TH REAR.--- ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND AROUND DRAIN UNDERNEATH DIPPER WELL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.