SUBWAY SANDWICHES #27143 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OD 46.1F TO 51.2F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 51.6F; AND COOKED VEGETABLE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 45.4F TO 46.8F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY/ SERVING COOLER IN DINING AREA. UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40.5F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND VALUE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION. 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: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE RESERVOIR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,BLACK SUSTANCE WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE PANELS AND KNOBS OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT SERIOUS VIOATION: 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,STORED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE ON DUTY IS SERVING CUSTOMERS. PREMISES IS A 24 HOUR OPERATION, HOWEVER OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER IS REQUIRED DUE TO HOURS OF OPERATION. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.CLEAN DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND CORNERS,IN REAR AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVER DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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: OBSERVER DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.