Swap-O-Rama Flea Market

4100 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2018
45
Score
High Risk

Swap-O-Rama Flea Market appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 12, 2018. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Swap-O-Rama Flea Market is from Jul 12, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Swap-O-Rama Flea Market's 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 12, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITTING OR DIARHEAL CLEANUP. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed ladies and mens restrooms without hot water available in the washbowl sinks, on south side of building. Water temperature ranging 69F - 79F. Instructed all washbowl sinks must have hot water temperature of minimum of 100F. Operator corrected during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEED FOR ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE OPEN FOODS (NACHOS WITH CHEESE, PRETZELS, HOT DOGS, ETC.) ARE BEING DISPENSED; ALSO MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR SNACK BAR AREA WHERE OPEN FOODS ARE BEING ASSEMBLED AND SERVED, SUCH AS NACHO CHEESE, HOT DOGS, ELOTES, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS NOT OPERATING DURING INSPECTION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING. OBSERVED HAND DRYERS IN DISREPAIR (THEY DO NOT WORK). MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS IN ALL RESTROOMS. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN LADIES RESTROOM SOUTH AND MEN'S RESTROOM EAST. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL WASHBOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS, AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXTERIOR DOORS/ GARAGE DOORS WITH 2-6 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOMS AND SIDES IN DOCK AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND GARAGE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WASTE (TOILET PAPER) OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE CANS ONTO THE FLOOR IN MEN'S EAST RESTROOM. OBSERVED TOILETS HEAVILY SOILED IN MEN'S RESTROOM EAST, AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM SOUTH. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS IN RESTROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASY UNDERNEATH GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INTERIOR OF CONDIMENT COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. SODA POP MACHINE NOZZLES HAVE RESIDUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN ITS SLEVE IN THE ICE BIN
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CONDIMENT COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND DOOR, AND WATER LEAKING FROM THE COMPRESSOR INTO A PAN INSIDE THE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER. OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR LEAKING WATER TURNING INTO ICE (EXCESSIVE), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, NEED TO REMOVE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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82
Feb 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 100) NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS (IN STORAGE CABINETS, ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE). DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF INCLUDING SIDE DOOR, EXIT DOOR NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS, REAR DOCK DOOR. DOORS WITH GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AND ALSO DOORS RUSTED/WORN. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. WAST RECEPTACLES UNCLEAN WITH OVERFLOWING SOILED PAPER (HUMAN WASTE FECES). INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
27
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND SECTION H NOT CLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED AROUND SECTION H. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
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Jan 25, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES,25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND VENDING MACHINES,28 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD AT OPEN SPACE 74,AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET-5 DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AT SPACE 15. ALSO SEVERAL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS-4 DOORS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DOORS AND REAR CLOSET,ELECTRICAL CLOSETS.
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Sep 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
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82
Aug 12, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PIZZA OVEN, ALL CABINETS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, POPCORN COOKER, HOODS & FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK IN REAR STOREROOMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN/ OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALL BASE LEDGES IN WASHROOM AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR
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82
May 20, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PIZZA OVEN, ALL CABINETS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, POPCORN COOKER, HOODS & FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK IN REAR STOREROOMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN/ OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALL BASE LEDGES IN WASHROOM AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR
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May 13, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN WASHROOM, IN CLOSET IN DINING AREA, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND. EXIT DOOR IN REAR HALLWAY AREA NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH-MUST REPAIR THIS DOOR. ALL EXIT DOORS ON PREMISE MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PIZZA OVEN, ALL CABINETS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, POPCORN COOKER, HOODS & FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK IN REAR STOREROOMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN/ OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALL BASE LEDGES IN WASHROOM AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swap-O-Rama Flea Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swap-O-Rama Flea Market on file is from Jul 12, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swap-O-Rama Flea Market?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Swap-O-Rama Flea Market.

Has Swap-O-Rama Flea Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Swap-O-Rama Flea Market have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Swap-O-Rama Flea Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.