Subway

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the cold water handle for the exposed hand washing sink located in the rear food prep area adjacent to the 3-compartment sink.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of tcs food (beef).instructed person in charge to onl thaw foods under running cold water or under refrigeration.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue on floors in rear dish and dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked light shields inside walk in cooler and freezer. Must replace and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 12-14 live small flies on ceiling and flying around in mop sink area,rear storage area,front prep area and underneath soda machine with a lot of standing water on lower shelf of cabinet.must remove water and keep area dry.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/14/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in front prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2510774 6/3/21 not corrected #37- must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.#49- must clean build up on soda and ice dispenser at soda machine,lower shelves at cold holding units.#55- must clean dirt build up on ceiling vents above ovens.#55- must clean debris build up from floor in walk in cooler.must correct,repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for front 2- door prep cooler.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in front prep area next to open cups.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean build up on soda and ice dispenser at soda machine,lower shelves at cold holding units.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing floor tiles at grease trap of 3- comp sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt build up on ceiling vents above ovens.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling and water stained ceiling tiles in the rear kitchen/prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and dirt on the floors, along the edges of the baseboards and in the corners. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lights not working in the rear kitchen/prep area. Instructed to replace light bulbs and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed caulking in disrepair above 3 compartment sink, and black thick buildup along ledging. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device located on coffee machine and ice machine in dining area. Instructed to locate.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet on 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide additional lighting in the rear food prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking faucet at the exposed handwashing sink behind the front counter.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The outside garbage area is not maintained. There is garbage and litter on the ground outside of the rear exit of the restaurant and around the garbage dumpster in the parking lot. Also, observed multiple bags of garbage overflowing over the top of the dumpster lids so that the lids could not be closed. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage areas and maintain adequate garbage pickup so that the garbage does not accumulate over the top of the lids and to keep the lids closed when not in use. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide additional lighting in the rear food prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking faucet at the exposed handwashing sink behind the front counter.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during preparation. Observed 2 fly strips hanging from the ceiling in the rear food prep area. Management instructed that fly strips cannot be hung in food preparation areas. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The outside garbage area is not maintained. There is garbage and litter on the ground outside of the rear exit of the restaurant and around the garbage dumpster in the parking lot. Also, observed multiple bags of garbage overflowing over the top of the dumpster lids so that the lids could not be closed. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage areas and maintain adequate garbage pickup so that the garbage does not accumulate over the top of the lids and to keep the lids closed when not in use. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide additional lighting in the rear food prep area. Must replace the broken plastic light shields in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking faucet at the exposed handwashing sink behind the front counter.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted the light shield inside the walk in cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in walk in freezer in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the top faucet knob on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the top faucet knob on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Found the washbowl in the (straight ahead far rear when walking towards) toilet room not maintained. Hot water faucet does not stay on (without being held down)for adequate hand washing. Instructed to fix so that it stays on for at least 20 seconds. Serious violation 7-38-030

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Found the non-compliance inspection report summary dated 01/22/2016 not posted in plain viewing of this establishment's customers. Instructed to always have the summary posted in plain view. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors inside the walk in freezer.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the top faucet knob on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while serving potentially hazardous foods (soup, ham, tuna, etc.). Instructed to have one on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the washbowl in the women's toilet room in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around wash bowl and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace the nonworking ventilation fan in the women's washroom.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a working thermometer isnide of the walk-in freezer.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must show proof of food handler training. Must provide

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 6/13/14 was not posted in the establishment. Management was given today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Reglue the baseboard in the rear food prep area near the entrance to the hallway.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed an unshielded light bulb in the rear food prep area. Must provide a light shield for the bulb.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak at the rear exposed handwashing sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of frozen cookies stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to store all boxes off of the floor.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES, SOUPS, TUNA,MEAT BALLS AND CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the hand sink in the women's washroom. Must repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from prep tables,lower shelves under cold holding unit,under counter top ovens.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall & wallbases behind bread carts & near rear door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe undrenerth the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaky from the grease trap when the water is released from the 3 compartment sink.also noticed small hole on side of greasestrap and water is leaking from that area also a very strong foul odor too.must clean & repair greasetrap and maintain.(serious 7-38-030)citation issued

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label spice storage containers at front service counter.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from around grease trap.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from prep tables,lower shelves under cold holding unit,under counter top ovens.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in the dining area need cleaning at the self server pop station to remove spills.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall & wallbases behind bread carts & near rear door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted the faucet at the hand sink in the men's toilet room in poor repair (loose and leaky & leaky stopper handle under 3- comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear area of premises along wall base and corners

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the wall behind the 3 compartment sink in rear of premises

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach in cooler in front serving area (cdi). Clean ice chute and drain at ice machine in dining area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout prep areas under, around and behind equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Some stained floor tile around grease receptor in rear of kitchen; replace stained tile.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove paper hanging from ceiling vent in rear kitchen above three comp sink.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: The small sandwich knives ives clean are spotted with deposits, scrub the knives clean prior to sanitizing and air drying.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The ice machine has some dirty buildup behind the ice chute, claen and sanitixe area in detail.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floor behind the grease trap is dirty, clean the floors behind equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove dust from ceiling vents in washrooms.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Previous violation from aug. 4, 2010 was corrected. Wipe interior of reach in cooler behind front serving line.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under and around equipment where needed.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Previous violation from aug. 4, 2010 was corrected. Wipe interior of reach in cooler behind front serving line.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under and around equipment where needed.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Maintain the shelves above food prep area.