SUBWAY #3333 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. ONE EMPLOYEE TOOK THE CUSTOMERS PAYMENTS (CASH, CREDIT/DEBIT), PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. EMPLOYEES ARE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN HANDLING MONEY, MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ON THE PREMISES FOR A REINSPECTION OF A CLOGGED HAND SINK (LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA) THAT WAS INSTRUCTED TO BE FIXED IN TWO DAYS. UPON REINSPECTION, HAND WASHING SINK STILL REMAINS CLOGGED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TUNA, DELI MEATS, SOUP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SOAP AND SANITIZER HOSE NEEDS TO BE SHORTENED SO THAT IT DOES NOT REST IN THE WATER WHEN THE SINK IS FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THE HOSE. MAINTAIN SAME. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AND THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST AND SYRUP BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE GREASE TRAP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND SYRUP SPILLS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.