PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUBWAY 21649 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 8, 2022
Complaint
License #2766694
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 117.8F LOCATED AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. MEATBALLS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED EGG WHITES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SPINACH FOUND AT 51.6F AND SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 46.5F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED EGG WHITES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SPINACH FOUND AT 51.6F AND SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 46.5F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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