Subway of Lumber City

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bologna, chicken, tuna etc. all showing temperatures at 47-51F. Walk-in cooler at 38F and second prep cooler working. COS- Manager contacted maintenance and all TCS foods discarded.

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: Went over using the reporting agreement with PIC.

Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) on-site during inspection. CA: Food service establishments must employ a Certified Food Safety Manager to ensure food safety practices are properly implemented and maintained during all hours of operation. The absence of a certified manager increases the risk of improper food handling and contamination. Person in charge was advised to have a CFSM present during all hours of operation or to obtain certification as required.

Observed ice buildup on packages of frozen cheese in the walk-in freezer. CA: Packaged foods must not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if moisture could enter the packaging and contaminate the food. This condition can compromise product integrity and increase the risk of contamination. Person in charge was advised to remove affected items and ensure products are stored in a manner that prevents contact with ice accumulation.

Mop stored in mop bucket; must be hanging to air dry between uses.

No Certified Food Manager for establishment. The CFSM posted no longer works at the facility. CA: Management will get certified food safety manager as soon as possible.

A working spray bottle stored in the kitchen area was labeled "Peroxide" but contained a blue liquid identified by staff as Windex (a glass cleaner). The actual contents of the bottle did not match the label, posing a risk of chemical contamination due to misidentification. All working containers used for storing toxic or poisonous materials, such as cleaning agents, must be clearly labeled with the common name of their contents to ensure proper use and to prevent accidental contamination. The mislabeled bottle was removed from the area during the inspection and discarded. Management was instructed to ensure all chemical containers are accurately labeled with their common name. COS - Immediate correction was made.

Personal coat stored with single use items used in the facility; must be stored in an area designated to employees.

No Certified Food Manager for establishment. The CFSM posted is expired. CA: Management will get certified food safety manager as soon as possible.

Observed opened bottled drinks in the kitchen and dry storage. Employee drinks must be stored in cup with a lid and straw in food preparation areas. COS - Drinks discarded and discussed employee drink policy with PIC.

Observed toxic item (quaternary ammonium sanitizer) stored by food (parmesan seasoning). COS - PIC moved the chemical to the proper location at the time of inspection.

Mop stored in mop bucket; must be hanging to air dry between uses.

Cellphone stored on food preparation table; must be stored in an area designated to employees.

Person-in-charge cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food (new) employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. COS - I went over the employee health policy with the new employee.

Observed open bad of hot fries (chips) stored over a food preparation area. Employee food must be consumed and stored away from food preparation areas. COS - Food removed.

Plumbing under handwash sink next to the drink machine is leaking at the bottom; plumbing must be in good repair.

Observed an open beverage container in a food preparation area. Employee drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw in food preparation areas. COS - Drink discarded.

Observed an employee handling food without any approved hair restraint on. COS- Employee put on hat at time of inspection.

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Mop stored in mop bucket; must be hanging to air dry between uses.

Cellphone stored on food preparation table; must be stored in an area designated to employees.