SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYYE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED -7-38-010

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 1-LB OF HAM AT 48.7, 4-COOK EGG PATTY AT 50.9F, APPROX 4-LBS HALF AND HALF CREAM AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN (TCS) COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE-COS AT COST APPROX $ 25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7- 38-005

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 41F OR BELOW FOR TCS FOODS, COS. MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT BEFORE USING COOLER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.