SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: STEAK-53.6F; SOUP-52.7-54.0F; TURKEY-51.8-52.6F; SALAMI-51.3-52.2F; PIZZA-52.3-54.0F; PEPPERONI-50.0-52.0F; CUT TOMATOES-50.0F; HAM-52.4-53.0F; COLD CUT-50.0-52.2F; CHEESE-50.8-52.4F; TUNA-53.2F AND MEATBALLS 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR TCS FOODS. 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE STATION AND A PAN OF STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AND DUMP THE PAN OF WATER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE 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.