Subway reopens after fixing plumbing issues that closed eatery – Instances-Commonplace
Updated: 5:45pm Wednesday
The following is an update from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:
Subway was reopened at approximately 4:30 pm (Wednesday) after verification that the plumbing was repaired.
Previously
The Subway sandwich shop on Fourth Street in Eureka was closed Tuesday after food inspectors found an “inoperable toilet and standing wastewater” in the establishment’s bathroom.
Subway is closed until its plumbing is repaired.
“Due to (a) lack of operable toilet available for food employees, the facility must cease operation and (the) permit to operate is suspended by this office,” a report released Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services stated.
Subway has 15 days to request a hearing on the issue.
“A food facility shall not operate if there is sewage overflowing or backing up in the food facility or there are no operable toilets available for food employees,” the report states. “This is an imminent health hazard and major violation that requires reinspection.”
The inspector also saw a “mold-like substance” on the soda machine drainboard. It also noted, “ice buildup in the interior of the freezer” noting servicing was needed.
