Pass

Parkway Ballroom

4455 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653

Catering ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 15, 2026

Parkway Ballroom was last inspected on October 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 15, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of black and pink mold like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto ice in bin (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior top of the ice machine in the rear.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2-door refrigerator gasket around the door in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water knob with a leak at the base. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises and some supplies. Some additional required supplies needed such as a face mask, disposable mop head or paper towels and an appropriate sanitizer that will kill norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: A dump sink for disposal of ice and liquid from beverages served from the bar is needed behind the bar with hot and cold running water; must install a dump sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  9. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles near ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at left sinks in men and women washroom near kitchen. Repair exposed sink in bar(slow draining). Install dump sink in bar area.

  11. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  12. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found worn rubber gaskets at the one door refrigeration unit in the storage room and the two door refrigeration units in the front and rear prep areas; repair or replace gaskets where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling fans in the rear prep area of the kitchen; clean fans to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found one toilet seat in the mens washroom cracked/poor repair; replace toilet seat.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Double door cooler gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replce.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose rubber gaskets at the doors of two two door refrigeration units. One in the main kitchen and one in the rear prep area; repair or replace rubber gaskets at both refrigeration units. Observed a slicer on the rear prep table in need of cleaning; clean slicer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed some dust on ventilation fans in washrooms on ceilings; remove dust from vents.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under and around all equipment along wall bases. Must clean and maintain at all times. Coving needed in front bar and rear prep area. Must install and maintain at all times.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Hand washing facilities for customers not properly maintained. Found no hot running water in three customer washrooms in rear near bar area. Must repair and provide hot running water at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the three compartment sink across from reach in coolers.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE EAST AND FRONT BALLROOM WASHROOMS WHERE MISSING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DISHWASHING. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT TOILET BOWL FLUSH HANDLE IN MENS ROOM ADJACENT TO FRONT BALLROOM.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    No violations

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