SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, FOUND CHICKEN STRIPS ON COLD HOLDING TABLE IN PREP AREA AT 54.1F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: RINSE WATER NOT SET UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CENTER COMPARTMENT BEING USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate sanitization allows pathogens to survive and multiply, causing cross-contamination and foodborne illness.

Food contact surfaces must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Clean and sanitize: After each use with different raw foods; Between raw and ready-to-eat foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Using approved methods and concentrations.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES)WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, STORAGE RACKS , AND ALL SINKS.

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: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND ATTACH COVERS SECURELY TO CEILINGS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR EXHAUST IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WASHBOWL WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS IN THE DINING AREA UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.