Subway
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTWednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Observed ready to eat foods stored in walk in cooler held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed hand sink in prep area blocked with chair. Discussed with PIC to ensure hand sinks are clear and accessible for hand washing only. PIC COS
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed front hand sink without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all hand sinks are with paper towels at all times. COS
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed heavy rodent dropping throughout food establishment (photos taken) and live mouse / roach / immature flies while on site. Discussed with owner via telephone to contact pest control services for immediate and frequent services. Provide a detail IPM report for all areas including ceiling
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed food spills / debris on prep tables and totes in prep area. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / debris
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Frequency-Removal (C)
Observed heavy volume of cardboard boxes stored at back stairway and inside storage room on upper level. Instructed PIC to frequently remove all cardboard boxes after deliveries to prevent blocking of egress and stairway including storage room on upper level
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy rodent dropping on dining room floor and upper level. Clean to remove and maintain at all times
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Observed damaged door sweep on main entrance (street) door. Provide in order to prevent pest entry
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.