SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED SUCH AS SOUPS, TUNA SALAD, DELI MEATS, ETC. MUST HAVE CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A SIGN STATING "DO NOT USE EVER." THE WATER SUPPLY VALVE TURNED OFF AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK. OPERATOR STATED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINAGE PIPES BELOW. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PLUMBING TO ALLOW HAND SINK VALUES TO REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED HOT/COLD WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON REAR AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP: WHOLE COOKED CHICKEN 44.8F, SHREDDED COOKED CHICKEN 45.8F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 50F, COLESLAW 47.3F, CHILI 46.3F, AND COOKED MEATBALLS 47.8. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS WHEN IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. Operator estimates value of 6lbs of denatured, discarded foods to be $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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: FOUND DRESSINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY DATE WITH THE CORRECT DISCARD DATE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 3 CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND 3 CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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.