SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPEROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TUNA SALAD @ 45.9F, ASSORTED DELI MEATS RANGING BETWEEN 45.F TO 51.8F, SLICED TOMATOES @ 46.9F AND ASSORTED CHEESE FROM 44.6F TO 48F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. OWNER LOWERED THE THERMOSTAT DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER NOTED AT 38.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/COOKING EQUIPMENT ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR HANGING OVER SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LARGE RAW WOODEN PANELING MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR HALLWAY AT THE WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES A ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES A ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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.