SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WASHBOWLS OR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE TEMPERATURES FOR HOT WATER RANGED FROM 74.3F-78.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES, EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS SHOULD REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS IS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A SLITE LIGHT BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE NOZZLE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.