SUBWAY SANDWICH & SALAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (ABOUT 3 LBS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN DELI MEAT) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, DENATURE, AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY PRACTICE INADEQUATE THAWING. A 3 LBS PACKAGE OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT IS 41F.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-203.12 OBSERVED THE TOILET NOT FLUSHING IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-203.12 OBSERVED THE TOILET NOT FLUSHING IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.