Subway

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 live small flies flying around the drink station, about 10 live small flies flying around the rear food prep area and about 20 live small flies flying around and on the walls in the toilet room. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard. Instructed to provide at all times.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15 observed the male food handler not properly using gloves without washing hands prior to putting on the gloves to prepare foods. Instructed to properly use gloves and review proper hygiene with all food handlers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed a heavy leak coming from the 2 door cooler condenser and spilling onto the floor in the front food prep area. Instructed to repair.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles, cups and lids stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove all single service articles to protect from potential leaks.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cup lids not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all lids to protect from contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed at the vegetable side table. Instructed to add and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean prep at front counter to remove food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in front area in need of cleaning to remove any all food spills and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found the rear handwashing sink in poor repair. When turned on water sprays from the sides landing on the floor and the prep table. Instructed manager to fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners with dirt/debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Found the ceiling tiles in the front prep area with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found broke/damaged floor tiles in the dining area. Instructed manager to replace all and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the mop not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to hang mops up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violations from report #2561754 dated august 5, 2022 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed manager to correct and maintain: 39-observed no splash guard between rear hand washing sink and prep table. Instructed manager to provide. 40-observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between rear hand washing sink and prep table. Instructed manager to provide.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter not maintaining proper temperature 55.4f instructed manager to repair cooler and maintain 41f or below. Reach-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between rear hand washing sink and prep table. Instructed manager to provide.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2554369 on 4-15-22:10- observed no hand washing sign at front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees. 45- observed single service articles stored inside cabinet uder front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove all single service articles to protect from potential leakage. 57-observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees. Priroity foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove to single service articles to protect from potential leakage.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink and toilet fixtures inside washrooms not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior floors of the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation ( #58)not corrected from last report dated ( 8-7-2018) instructed that all managers with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen training as required. Priority foundation issued 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Remove broken glass around door and gaskets on beverage display cooler .

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light inside walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris under dry storage shelves of debris.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dead insects inside light shields in rear prep and dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under first compartment and broken stopper under third compartment of 3-compartment sink. Repair leak inside cabinet under soda machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate or manager on site while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Chicken, beef, soup, tuna, etc.) instructed to have a (original) certificate(s) and manager(s) on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Found the washbowl in the customers toilet room clogged/not draining. Instructed to have sink fixed so that it properly drains and maintain it. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lighting to the walk in cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the pipe under the compartment sink (closest to the grease trap). Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the food handler requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the wall near the prep table in rear prep area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the chest cooler at front prep area

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

Inspector’s note: The outside metal container is overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,instructed to maintain outside garbage area serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as,soup and sandwiches serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on the exposed handsink in the rear prep area next to the prep table

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors along the wall base in the rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of cabinets under beverage area and shelving under display cases.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and corners in rear near soda dispenser unit. Clean all floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago foodservice manager's certificate posted. Also, no city of chicago foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Must provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean edges around rear hand sink,remove mold and old grout and proper weld.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink leaking heavily from the broken stopper under the 2nd compartment. Must repair. Must also clean interior of the grease trap and remove foul odors.