SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT THAWING AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING CAN NOT OCCUR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PUT UNDER REFRIGERATION.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS ON FOOD ASSEMBLY LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR CLEANING STORAGE SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

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: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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.