SUBWAY (Fairmount)

Observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on prep top in main kitchen area; sanitizer bucket stored on prep surface beside hand sink in front prep area. CA: All sanitizer solution buckets shall be stored in order to prevent potential contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. COS: PIC relocated sani buckets to proper areas.

Observed TCS foods in prep-top cooler reading above 41F (sliced ham 44, sliced turkey 45, sliced roast beef 47, and sliced steak 50)

CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below.

COS: CFSM discarded all TCS foods found to be cold held above 41F. CFSM will utilize temporary time control procedures until prep top unit can be serviced. CFSM will have prep top unit serviced and will have the unit rechecked by the health department.

Observed sanitizer in buckets and in three compartment sink exceeding the proper parts per million.

CA: Sanitizer must follow manufacturer's recommendation for sanitizing food service surfaces.

COS: CFSM educated staff on use of sanitizer test strips to ensure sanitizer is at the proper parts per million. Sanitizer buckets and sanitizer in three compartment sink was remade to the proper parts per million.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler (sliced tomatoes=48F, Shredded lettuce=44F, Sliced cucumbers=45F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC and due to unknown time parameters foods (sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and shredded lettuce) were discarded.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F at the reach-in cooler across from the pre-top coolers (egg omelet=50F and cheese pizza=50F) reach-in cooler ambient temperature=55F. CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC and due to unknown time parameters cheese pizza and egg omelet were discarded.

Observed TCS food reading below 135F on the steam well (meatballs=130F). CA: Hot TCS foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Meatballs were placed on steam well an hour ago but steam well water level low. Meatballs were rapidly reheated to 165F for 15 seconds.

Observed multiple working containers not labeled with food common name. CA: Food storage containers are to be identified with common name of food. COS: No COS can be noted. Must return to ensure food storage containers are labeled with food common name.

Observed interior of microwave soiled with dried food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean interior of microwave.

Observed absence of CFSM at facility. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, facility must employ a CFSM by JANUARY 13, 2025. A food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the foodservice establishment during all hours of operation.

Observed cooling methods being used not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods. Several deli meats being cooling in lidded containers stacked ontop of one another. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee educated on cooling methods. Employee unstacked containers and loosely covered containers to aid in rapid cooling.

Observed no handwashing sink in food preparation area and warewashing area. Handwashing sink was removed. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have handwashing sink placed in food prep/warewashing area. Will perform informal follow-up on 10/27 to verify.

Observed establishment lacking established procedures and clean-up kit for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, bodily fluid clean-up kit will be purchased. Will perform informal follow-up on 10/27 to verify.

Observed sanitizer bottle for deli slicer not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM refilled sanitizer bottle and is now reading 100 PPM Chlorine, approved per manufacturer recommendation.

Observed employee without a hair restraint. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee put on a visor before proceeding to prepping food.

Observed wiping towel not properly stored in sanitizer bucket when not in use, wiping towel stored on counter top. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, sanitizer towel was placed in sanitizer solution.