Inside filthy Subway with ZERO hygiene rating due to flies, dirty surfaces and out of date food
The branch of the fast-food chain in St Stephen's Shopping Centre, Hull, has been voluntarily closed after environmental health inspectors gave it a zero hygiene rating
A FILTHY, fly-infested branch of Subway has closed after environmental health inspectors made an unannounced visit in July.
A report on the branch in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre in Hull highlighted various hygiene problems with the fast-food outlet, including evidence of flies in the preparation area.
Alarming pictures taken of the Subway branch show the extent of the filth with what looks like food splattered on the work surfaces that hasn't been cleaned up.
In one image discarded food is scattered all over the floor while in another what looks like dirt is stuck to the wall.
A sign was also put up over a sink telling staff not to use it.
The report, obtained by the , said: “Evidence of flies were found in the sandwich preparation area and in the rear storage/pot wash area.
"These pests carry food poisoning bacteria and can contaminate food surfaces that they land on.”
It also criticised the cleanliness of the premises, saying its standard was “generally poor”.
An inspector said: “A thorough deep clean and disinfection is required. All areas must be maintained in a clean condition.”
Inspectors swooped on the premises after receiving a complaint about a lack of hot water on the premises.
The unnamed inspector said: “There was no supply of hot water to the sinks and wash hand basins at the premises due to a fault with the boiler.
“A supply of constant running hot and cold water must be provided in order to allow for effective cleaning of the premises and hand washing to be carried out.”
Inspectors also highlighted the branch’s poor stock rotation after a container of porridge oats was found to have an expired best before date.
After it was inspected the branch was given a zero hygiene rating.
The branch was then voluntarily down.
According to the paper, the chain has vowed to seek a re-inspection once all the issues in the report have been rectified.
A spokeswoman for Subway told The Sun: "We have clear expectations and procedures in place to ensure that stores serve products that meet our food safety standards.
"Immediate action was taken regarding the issues highlighted and were rectified two months ago.
"The Environmental Health Officer has confirmed that all works have been carried out to their satisfaction and will re-visit the store once three months have passed, and we look forward to their next inspection.
"All staff have received hygiene and food safety re-training in Food Safety Levels 1 and 2."
The Sun has contacted Hull Council for comment.