SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA BLOCKED BY BOWL OF PREPARED VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE REMOVED BLOCKAGE FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LARGE BOXES OF INDIVIDUAL CHIP BAGS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER WATER AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ON CLEAN, SANITIZED DRY SURFACE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CORNER OF REAR AREA BENEATH SODA MACHINE LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FLOOR TILES FOR THIS AREA 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: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT DUST AND DEBRIS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT APPROPRIATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE WITH HIGHER INTENSITY LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE WITH HIGHER INTENSITY LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.