SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 1.5 LBS LEAFY SPINACH, 1 LB COOKED EGGS, 1 LB FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE, 2 LBS VEGGIE PATTIES. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50-53F. ALL STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: During the inspection, approximately 25 small droppings were observed in the following areas on the premises: underneath the storage rack in the rear, scattered on the floor, inside a 2-door cabinet in the front prep area where napkins, prepackaged items, and crackers are stored, and inside the cabinets where the beverage dispenser is located. It was instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize the mentioned areas, and eliminate the activity. This is a priority foundation violation. Citation has been issued.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING ON FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST BE MAINTAINED ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST BE MAINTAINED ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.