Subway 4645

Leftover chicken noodle soup and meatballs were left out at room temperature. Vacuum sealed sandwich ingredients like roast beef, steak, and chicken were observed to be left out at room temperature overnight to thaw. The internal temperatures of these items were tested using a probe thermometer and ranged from 17C - 23C. Perishable foods must be kept out of the danger zone (4C - 60C), as harmful bacteria can double every 20 minutes and produce toxins in this environment. Food should not remain in the danger zone for more than 2 hours to prevent the risk of foodborne illness., , The operator promptly discarded the temperature abused food items. The operator was informed about correct thawing techniques. Ingredients must be thawed by placing them in the cooler overnight, running them under cold water, using a microwave if they are cooked immediately afterward, or as part of the cooking process.

The hot water valve supplying the handwash sink located on the service line was shut off., , The hot water valve was turned back on. Please ensure that the handwash sink is fully stocked and supplies hot and cold water at all times.

Mouse droppings were observed in the utility area beside the dry storage., , Please ensure that the mouse droppings are carefully cleaned by spraying them with a 1:9 chlorine solution and allowing it to sit for five minutes. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and a mask, to minimize exposure to potential contaminants. Additionally, provide the three most recent pest control reports to the undersigned PHI. Please monitor the pest activity and adjust the frequency of treatment accordingly.

Inadequate training regarding critical food handling procedures were observed. The operators were unable to demonstrate food safety knowledge., , Please provide additional training to your staff. Please refer to the following link for our Food Safety Basics course: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph/page3151.aspx

1) The temperature of the countertop cooler was measured using a probe thermometer and read 7.6C, , Please adjust or repair the cooler to ensure it can maintain temperatures of 4C or lower., , 2) The handwash sink located on the service line was observed to have a dripping leak from the faucet head., , Please repair the faucet to ensure it is no longer leaking.