SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: FOUND NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE (MEATBALLS 148.8 F TUNA 40.4 F) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN TURNED ON WATER SPRAYS FROM THE SIDES LANDING ON THE FLOOR AND THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND BROKE/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL 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 THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.