Subway Sandwiches #228

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

All the food handler cards for employees are expired. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured the following items in two door refrigerator Cheese slices at 41F, Ham, Turkey, Tuna and Steak at 50F, Chicken at 51F and Beef at 55F. Per PIC it has been in the refrigerator for more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of the refrigerator measured at 52F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Cheese slices container moved to walk in cooler and rest of the PHFs were voluntarily discarded. See VC&D report.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Ambient temperature for two door refrigerator at front measured at 52F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Do not store PHFs in the refrigerator until it is repaired and can hold PHFs at 41F or below.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at three compartment sink fluctuated between 103-107F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Health permit is expired and is not posted in public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust and debris behind two door freezer next to walk in cooler. [CA] Regularly clean under and behind equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.