Subway

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of two door refrigerator at 63.0f with tcs foods stored inside for human consumption. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Please review comments for tag removal instructions. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up under the food line equipment in the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the rear prep area with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors behind the prep table and walls in rear prep area to remove spills and debris.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report dated 10/28/2021: #57 observed no food handlers training for new employees.must provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert trays on lower shelf of prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under equipment in front prep area and soda closet.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed violation #57 and #58 not corrected from previous inspection, dated august 20, 2018 for inspection report #2201165. Instructed to meet compliance requirements.priority foundation violation.7-42-090. Citation issued.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (b) observed pots and pans not inverted while stored in the rear storage area. Instructed management to invert pots and pans after sanitizing and air drying.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove food debris and spills. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at front prep station in need of replacing. Worn dark in color. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under storage shelves in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear area must be removed. Corrected and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the rear exposed hand washing sink. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the lower shelves inside the cabinets and the nozzles on the soda machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the walls around the 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide adequate lighting per the city code to the rear dish washing area. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all mops hanging up when not in use. Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

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

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the fountain pop machine and on the surrounding walls. Approximately 25 live fruit flies were observed in this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Food handler requirements met

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean interior of reach in freezer to remove ice build up and spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor need cleaning inside the walk in cooler along the wall base and in corner. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear storage/dish washing area under shelving and 3 comp sink to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the rear next to the mop sink to prevent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dust from ventilation fan in washroom. Reattach vent fan to ceiling in rear of kitchen. Remove light dust observed on condenser inside of walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter of boxes in rear of kitchen by utility sink.

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

Inspector’s note: The plastic hot food pans are cracked, dirty and unsanitary. Food grade pan liners are used. Replace the unsanitary pans.

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

Inspector’s note: The ice machine chute has a little buildup inside, have the machine sanitized.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler has product stacked up to the bottom of the condenser fan outlet, move product so the cooler air flow is not blocked.

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

Inspector’s note: Sweep floor in rear under storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM; REMOVE.