SUBWAY SANDWICHES & SALADS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED EAST DISPLAY CASE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 46.2F. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR.TEMPERATURE HOLDING AT 37.6F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN EAST DISPLAY CASE: 1/2LB GREEN PEPPERS AT 50.3F; 3/4LB SPINACH AT 49.3F; 13.25LB LETTUCE AT 53.6F; 7.5LBS ONIONS AT 57.9F; 1LB OLIVES AT 48.3F, 13.5LBS GIARDINERA AT 53.5F; 13.5LBS CUCUMBERS AT 46.7F; 13.5LBS BANANA PEPPERS AT 49.6F; 13LBS VEGGIE PATTIES AT 50.9F; 1/2LB CONDIMENTS RANGING FROM 49.4F - 49.5F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED REPORT NUMBER: 1482797. JUNE 6, 2015. #33 MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #32 NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS INFRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT AERATOR, CAUSE SPOUT TO SPRAY WATER IRREGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT AERATOR, CAUSE SPOUT TO SPRAY WATER IRREGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.