Subway

Observed Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items: Provolone (57F), Ham (55F), Pepperoni (55F), Teriyaki chicken (52F) inside the walk-in cooler above 41F. Ambient air temperature of the unit is 47F. Per the Person in charge (PIC), he noticed the unit was not working when he came into work this morning. PIC states the food items have been inside the unit overnight. There has not been a temperature recorded for the walk-in cooler this week per the facility's temperature log. Spoke with the owner who has contacted maintenance and is waiting on a part to be installed for the unit. Also observed Roast beef (46F), Steak (53F), and Salami (46F) inside the prep-top cooler above 41F. Person in charge states the food items were not from the walk-in cooler. Corrected on Site (COS): All TCS food items from the walk-in cooler were discarded in the outside dumpster. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F.

Observed the self-closure on the rear exit door missing, causing the door to not self-close. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Install self-closure on the door.

Observed an employee drinking out of an open bottle in the kitchen area. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas, and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single-service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. Drink out of a single-service cup with a lid and a straw.

Observed a food handler wearing a bracelet on each wrist while preparing food for customers. Except for a plain ring, such as a wedding band, food employees may not wear jewelry, including medical information jewelry, on their arms and hands while preparing food. Remove bracelets before handling/prepping food.

Observed the self-closure on the rear exit door missing, causing the door to not self-close. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Install self-closure on the door.

Observed the self closure on the rear exit door missing. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Install self closure on door.

Observed Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items: Lettuce (46F), Spinach (46F), Tomatoes (44F) inside the prep top cooler above 41F. Ambient air temperature of the unit is 52F. Per the Person in charge, the food items have been inside the unit since 9:00 this morning when the unit was turned on. PIC also states the unit has been open as they were busy this morning. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F below. COS: PIC placed food items on ice bath. PIC also called maintenance to service/repair the unit today.

Observed footlong cookie dough thawing out uncovered on top of a pack of Pepsi near the walk in cooler. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Person in charge discarded the item.

Observed sunlight on both sides of the rear door. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by Filling or closing holes and other gaps along solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Install door threshold along the door.

Observed sunlight on both sides of the rear door. outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Install door threshold along the door.

Observed meatballs (118F) being hot held in the steam well below 135F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F. Corrected on Site (COS): Person in charge reheated the meatballs in the microwave and placed them in the steam well. The meatballs were reheated to 187F for 15 seconds.

Observed majoirity of the food items in the back area of the prep top cooler above 41°F: Rotisserie style chicken 47°F, Capicola 46°F, Sliced Mozzarella 49°F and Cold Cut 49°F. Ambient air temperature of the unit is 47F. Per person in charge, the food items have been inside the unit since 10:00 this morning. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F below. Food discarded.