SUBWAY SANDWICH & SALAD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP BUT THERE IS NO SANITIZER IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND THE SANITIZER CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO RE WASH ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AND PUT SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT THE NEW CONTAINER OF THE SANITIZER AND HER EMPLOYEE RE WASHED ALL THE UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AGAIN WITH THE SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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.