Pass

Parkway Super Market Inc.

6435 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

Grocery Store ZIP 60637 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Nov 12, 2025

Parkway Super Market Inc. was last inspected on November 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

November 12, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan in the washroom; instructed to remove dust on fan. Instructed to clean the floor under meat cooler and inside of walk-in cooler used for storage. Also clean floor behind produce storage bin.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in store; instructed to replace tile where needed. Observed peeling paint from the wall in the rear area by the moter in the area next to the three comp sink instructed to remove peeling paint.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items found inside of the unused walk-in cooler; instructed to remove to avoid clutter.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in various areas of the store; instructed to replace tile where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items in unused walk-in cooler and near front entrance door in corner area; instructed to remove/organize and maintain to avoid clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside the rear deli cooler to monitor temperatures.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the deli cooler in the rear with ice build up. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles in the selling area in poor repair(water damage). Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation manager certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed nachos with cheese served at front counter. Instructed manager to install an exposed hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels behind front counter. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water temperature 123.8f above maximum temperature of 120f at hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to maintain 100-120f water at handwashing sink for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods stored at improper temperature in walk-in cooler cottage cheese 51.2f, milk 50.6f, and hot dogs 47.9f. Instructed manager to discard all cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 51.1f instructed manager to repair and maintian cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap under front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted when fresh meat prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Complaint · 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: Instructed to clean floor under meat display case and inside of the walk-in unit used as a storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile; instructed to replace all missing ceiling tile where needed in store. Observed the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning; clean fan covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items inside of the walk-in unit used for storage; instructed to organize and maintain storage unit to avoid clutter.

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Water at 3-compartment sink draining slowly upon release and backing up into adjacent compartment. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove water on floor under mop sink at rear keep floor dry at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove/replace water damaged ceiling tiles throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored at rear and behind produce cooler. Organize and maintain at all times.

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT,INTERIOR PART OF SAW MACHINE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT PREP TABLE .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK & PREPACKAGED FOOD COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: nspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,MICROWAVE,WRAPPING STATION,PREP TABLE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DELI DISPLAY UNIT.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR AND DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE HOT OPEN FOODS ARE SERVED OR MOVE FOOD TO REAR PREP AREA,1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRON FOR FOOD HANDLER.

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more rodent droppings under deli display unit,under pop & juice cooler along south wall,in water meter area behind service counter.also open cat food & cat litter in rear unused walk in cooler.front door not tight fitting along top & sides.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door.remove cat food & litter from premises.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/6/15.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside rear yard with trash and debri (ceiling tiles,pipes,broken door,mop,plexiglass,massive amount of tree branches)on ground in yard and along fence line.must remove and maintain.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in deli display unit,interior part of saw machine.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood at prep table .must repair or replace worn cutting board,worn door gaskets on milk & prepackaged food cooler.must provide food grade storage bags and eliminate plastic grocery bags for food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from meat slicer,micorwave,wrapping station,prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing floor tiles under hand sink in toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and food debri from walls and doors in prep area,walk in cooler and service counter area.must repair or replace missing and stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields and end caps on lights in prep area and deli display unit.must replace burnt out lights on sales floor and deli display unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand sink with hot & cold running water at front service counter where hot open foods are served or move food to rear prep area,1- more sink stopper for 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide probe thermometer for food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,organize articles on rear shelving unit near toiletroom,prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Must provide clean apron for food handler.

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Observed a live cat in the unused walk-in cooler/ used for paper goods storage and observed cat litter box in same cooler. Instructed to remove /cat and litter box. Cat was removed at this time. Critical violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean under and around coolers/storage shelves, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty rear storage shelves,and walk-in cooler fanguard cover, instructed to clean and remove rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer,cutting board not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of front microwave. Observed front freezer excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean, also clean front small freezer under microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles, and rear south wall in need of repair,instructed to replace all missing tiles and repair wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers, instructed to provide.

  11. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken glass at reach in display cooler door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front entrance door slightly off track. Must repair so that door closes properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

  12. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not properly protected during storage. Noted 6 packages of bologna and 4 pints of milk offered for sale past the expiration date. Instructed owner to remove items. Must properly protect food items during storage. Serious citation issued 7-38-005a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of rodents on site and outer openings not protected. Noted approximately 45-50 mice droppings scattered behind shelves along north wall,on the floor under shelves storing potato chips,on shlves and ledges storing potato chips,on floors in rear near furnace,under the reach in produce cooler and on the interior of the unused walk in cooler. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted approximatley 1/4 inch gaps along the left side and along the bottom of the front entrance door. Must repair door and make completely rodent proof. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must store all food items in food grade food storage bags or containers. (no grocery bags)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken glass at reach in display cooler door. Must also repaint rusty grease trap at the three compartment sink or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace broken floor tiles under the 3 compartment sink and mop sink in rear prep area. Must also remove dead mouse from floor in rear behind the furnace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair walls in employee washroom behind toilet bowl. All walls must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.