SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SANITIZER SOLUTION EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIROUS. MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK.SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASH PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN MECHANICAL WALL DISPENSER FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT DISPENSING QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN EMPLOYEE PUSHES THE BUTTON TO RELEASE SOLUTION, NO SOLUTION COMES OUT OF THE HOSE ATTACHED AT BOTTLE AND THROUGH THE UNIT,ELSE EMPLOYEE CHANGED GALLON WITH A NEW,HOWEVER WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. MUST REPAIR CAUSE OF THE UNIT.REPLACE. PRESENTLY 0ppm SOLUTION AT SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE UNIT MANUALLY. "TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND HOT SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT: CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP AT TEMP OF 113.4F AND CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 97.7F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005." CONSOLIDATE WITH VIOLATION #22"

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 3LB OF SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.6F; 4.25LB OF SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 44F TO 46.1F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT TRAYLINE. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 60F TO 66F. BUSINESS THERMOMETERS SHOWED 60F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: TCS FOOD: SLICED TOMATOES,SHREDDED CHEESE,ETC. WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 39.6F TO 40.5F. MANAGER HAD PREPARED TCS EARLIER AND STORED INSIDE THE UNIT FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO WALK-IN COOLER. UNIT IN QUESTION WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED BY 11:00am TWO DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39F TO 40.2F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNIT. UN-TAGGED UNIT

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND COUNTER PREP TOP(RIGHT SIDE).SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GRIME/BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BY THE TIME I FINISHED REPORT EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE TOILET IN QUESTION

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GRIME/BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BY THE TIME I FINISHED REPORT EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE TOILET IN QUESTION

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.