SUBWAY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, WHICH IS ALSO USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL SAID AREAS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS 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: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (A STACK OF SHEET TRAYS) NOT INVERTED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.12 OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.12 OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.