SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE USING FOOD GRADE APPROVED CHEMICALS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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: OBSERVED DEAD GNATS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE OFFICE AREA BOTH AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-4 BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES SOAKING/ BEING CLEANED IN A METAL BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SIT ALL FOOD RELATED EQUIPMENT ON APPROPRIATE SURFACES, WHILE BEING CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ADEQUATELY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANTIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE, THE FLOOR DRAIN; DRAINS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SAID LEAK AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANTIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE, THE FLOOR DRAIN; DRAINS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SAID LEAK AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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.