JUL 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SWAP-O-RAMA FLEA MARKET.
BEAT. 43/100
4100 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 12, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NOT WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITTING OR DIARHEAL CLEANUP. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN ITS SLEVE IN THE ICE BIN
AUG 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, NEED TO REMOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
FEB 172012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AROUND SECTION H NOT CLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NOTED AROUND SECTION H. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
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AUG 182011FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2011
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
SEP 92010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR
SEP 22010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2010
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, MUST BE CORRECTED BY
AUG 122010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR
MAY 202010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR
MAY 132010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
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