SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE

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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA: EGGS (48.0F), VEGETABLE PATTIES (45.0F), SPINACH 46.9F, MOZZARELLA (46.0F) AND SLICED TOMATOES (48.0F). ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA: EGGS (48.0F), VEGETABLE PATTIES (45.0F), SPINACH 46.9F, MOZZARELLA (46.0F) AND SLICED TOMATOES (48.0F). ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

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.