SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LBS. OF SHAVED STEAK ON REAR PREP TABLE AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 75-100 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH STORAGE CABINET AND 20-30 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP AREA/CASH REGISTER AREA, 50-75 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE NEAR UTILITY SINK AND FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD FLIES UNDERNEATH SERVING WINDOW, 10-15 DEAD FLIES AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA AND IN WINDOW SILLS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN SURFACES ON EQUIPMENT IN FOOD SERVING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GRIME AND ACCUMULATED BUILD UP, CLEAN 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DIRT/SOIL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH OPEN LIDS AND OVERLFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE THE RIM AND THE AREA SURROUNDING THE TRASH IS CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS/CRUMBS ALONG FRONT SERVING COUNTER ALONG GLASS/WINDOW TRACK, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVING COUNTER, DEBRIS AND CRUMBS SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND FOOD PREP SURFACES AND SLIMY MOLDY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOUTH WALL COVERING IN REAR PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING WALL FOUNDATION, OBSERVED WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA, SOUTH WALL NEAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND NORTH WALL OF DINING AREA COVERINGS TORN/PEELING EXPOSING WALL STRUCTURE AND CREATING ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ REPLACE TILES 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT/INOPERABLE LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT/INOPERABLE LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.