Subway

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

Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between handwashing sink and the slicer at front prep area.surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at base of faucet at handwashing sink located at the rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom.must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken unused display cooler/unnecessary items stored in hallway must be removed from the premises due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean exhaust hood system at front prep area to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the display cooler near the front line/dining area. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying/stored improperly at the utility sink area. Instructed to store/dry properly.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty overhead vent in the public/employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap under three-compartment sink to be leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2472245 on 1/4/21 not corrected: 58 - observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door.must make door tight fitting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from lower shelves at cold holding units.must clean spillage at soda counter top.

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 elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in rear dish washing area/prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the unisex restroom.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior shelving of the paper storage cadinet underneath the sink to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed caulking at splashguard seams of exposed handsink near three compartment sink.instructed management to remove caulking. Observed cardboard liners on dry storage shelving.instructed management to remove cardboard liners and that only smooth easily cleanable materials may be used.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed sticky soda machine dispenser nozzles at soda dispenser.instructed management to wash,rinse and sanitize soda nozzles and maintain them.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the faucet at the 3 compartment sink with a leak. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the bottom shelf inside the reach in freezer to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning underneath the 3 comp sink around the grease trap to remove debris.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violsation not corrected from inspection report#1631781 date 02-17-2016(45)observed no food handler certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.instructed to correct violation,serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the rear 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: Observed the wall behind the 3 compartment sink not clean, instructed to clean, also re caulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles deli meats, chesses, diced tomatoes,etc.) serious violation 7-38-012a. A city of chicago sanitation manager must be on premises at all times while handling potentially hazardous food.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on food shelving units.(phone, keys,etc.) must properly store personal items.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling lights in front prep area is not working. Instructed to replace burned out lights.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the hood above the oven has dust buildup.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.