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SUBWAY SANDWICH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SUBWAY SANDWICH 7918 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
January 23, 2025 Canvass License #1922096
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSIL AT 0.0 P.P.M.(KNIFE)OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASH THE KNIFE WITH A SOAPY PAD INSIDE OF A SMALL PAN THEN RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPE WITH A PAPER TOWEL ,THEN AGAIN SHE DID THE SAME WITH THE KNIFE WITHOUT WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING .INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH DISHES.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD UNITS, CASHIER AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN UPPER WALLS OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN UPPER WALLS OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections