SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CASH REGISTER, HANDLE MONEY AND GIVE CHANGE TO CUSTOMER, THEN DONNING GLOVES TO PREPARE A SANDWICH, WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTD TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS AND BEFORE DONNING GLOVES TO INITIATE A TASK THAT INVOLES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CASH REGISTER, HANDLE MONEY AND GIVE CHANGE TO CUSTOMER, THEN DONNING GLOVES TO PREPARE A SANDWICH, WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTD TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS AND BEFORE DONNING GLOVES TO INITIATE A TASK THAT INVOLES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.