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SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SUBWAY 5901 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
February 3, 2022 Canvass License #1492342
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN FRONT COOLERS BEHIND SANDWICH ASSEMBLY LINE. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS ON LINE FOR COLD HOLD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN STATED AREAS.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE BLACK/GREEN SLIME INSIDE OF SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE MACHINE DRAINAGE TUBE IN CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #64
MINOR
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL ON SITE FOR CHECKING STATUS OF STAFF VACCINATION STATUS REGARDING COVID-19 OR TESTING PROTOCOL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
Violation #64
MINOR
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL ON SITE FOR CHECKING STATUS OF STAFF VACCINATION STATUS REGARDING COVID-19 OR TESTING PROTOCOL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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