SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TURKEY, HAM, MEATBALLS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 11:38AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND MAINTAIN EVERY 3 YEARS.

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.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 09/01/2021: #10 NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. #38 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. #56 OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 09/01/2021: #10 NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. #38 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. #56 OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.