Parkway Hoagyes
6437 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Nov 12, 2025
Parkway Hoagyes was last inspected on November 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
November 12, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Light cleaning needed at bottom area of fryers to remove grease; clean area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas around and behind equipment where needed in kitchen and rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall in the front corner area; instructed to seal. Observed an opening along the wallbase on the north side of the back area; instructed to seal where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the exhaust system above the cooking equipment needs cleaning; instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces of the grill and steam table in need of cleaning; clean to remove grease. Also clean the pipes attached to the back of the cooking equipment to remove grease.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Ventilation fan in washroom not working; instructed to repair fan on ceiling.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on ready to eat sliced turkey and deli meat stored in refrigerator. Refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with date by which food to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no attached drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on walls and ceilings in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean, re-paint and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical4 general Show violations
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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. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature in refrigerator, turkey 56.2f, deli meat 56.1f, bacon 55.3f, pollish 54.7f, steak 53.2f. Instructed manager to discard approximately $60 and 30lbs of food. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on ready to eat sliced turkey and deli meat stored in refrigerator. Refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with date by which food to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature 53.2f instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Refrigerator 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
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no attached drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on walls and ceilings in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean, re-paint and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Utensils (tongs) stored upright to prevent handle contact with food items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove/clean grease build up from vent over prep area at rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the form of cardboard boxes at rear.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND REACH IN GLASS COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & FROM METER AREA IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING AND IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM & ENCLOSED REAR PORCH AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARMENT SINK,1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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. 40 or more rodent droppings on floor next to furnace & bags of rodent poison,on wood ledge and ladder in rear enclosed porch area.also front door not tight fitting & rear screen door that is opened along the bottom.must remove droppings & poison,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/30/15.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rusty surfaces inside and outside of glass reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from grill table and reach in glass cooler shelving units.must defrost chest freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under cooking equipment & from meter area in lobby.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles under cooking and in prep area where needed.
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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 grease and food debri from filters and hood,ventilation unit.must seal hole in wall in toilet room & enclosed rear porch area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a drain board at 3- comparment sink,1- more sink stopper for 3- comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide probe & refrigerator thermometers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of equipment not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean interior of fryer, and cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and around the equipment also in corners not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the hood system not clean, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the up right freezer in poor repair, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the following ceiling and walls not clean, instructed to clean also clean ceiling vents, and light shields.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed #38 minor violation not corrected.the restroom ventilation not working at this time, was listed on last report# 1296676 date 11/7/13. To be corrected date was 2/7/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the upright freezer in poor repair, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following items not clean interior of reach in coolers, exterior of cooking equipment, also defrost and clean small up right freezer, and clean the flat grill drip tray.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean.also clean rear storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the following ceiling and walls not clean, instructed to clean.also clean ceiling vents, and light shields.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall area (raw wood)on side of toilet.must be painted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan in washroom not working.must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No long metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.must provide.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH CRACKED GLASS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLASS IN DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLER, DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS FRONT AND REAR CEILING OVER POP MACHINE FRONT NEEDS REPAIR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR COOLER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.SOME CLUTTER IN REAR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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