SUBWAY SANDWICH & SALAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT STEAM TABLE.FOUND A CONTAINER WITH THREE STACK OF CHICKEN PATTIES STORED AT STEAM TABLE: FIRST STACK TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN PATTIES WAS FROM 94.6F TO 114.7F;MIDDLE STACK TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN PATTIES FROM 124.3F TO 130.1F; THE THIRD STACK TEMPERATURE 179.8F.TO 181.9F.STEAM TABLE IS ONLY USED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE NOT TO REHEATED PRODUCTS. FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNS 5,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE UNIT, AND PANELS OF THE ICE BIN;ALSO BLACK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF THE UPPER UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE,DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:CHICKEN,SOUP,HAM,ETC., ARE HANDLED AND SERVED.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:CHICKEN,SOUP,HAM,ETC., ARE HANDLED AND SERVED.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

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.