SUBWAY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FLYING INSECTS IN THE UNUSED WASHROOM/STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PRESENCE OF FLYING INSECTS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE FROM FLYING INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP OUTSIDE OF SANITIZER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS DRY OR STORED IN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IF USED TO CLEAN FOOD- OR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, FOOD PACKAGING) STORED IN PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND IN THE UNUSED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR: REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DAMAGED ALONG SPLASH GUARD, UNUSED TOILET ROOM SINK REMOVED FROM WALL (NOT IN-USE), UNUSED TOILET ROOM TOILET NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR OR REMOVE PLUMBING FIXTURES NO LONGER IN-USE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR REFUSE STORAGE AREA (IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL/DISASSEMBLED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE FREE FROM THESE ITEMS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR REFUSE STORAGE AREA (IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL/DISASSEMBLED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE FREE FROM THESE ITEMS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.