Chicago
67
YOUR CALL

Parkway Hoagyes

6437 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
67/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-12
Pass Rate
69%
3 failures
Score
67/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-12
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2015, 2014)
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 34×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
2025-11-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LIGHT CLEANING NEEDED AT BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2024-09-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN ON CEILING.

2022-07-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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 FOUND...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

2020-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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 B...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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 FOUND...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

UTENSILS (TONGS) STORED UPRIGHT TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE/CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENT OVER PREP AREA AT REAR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.

2015-10-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND REACH IN GLASS COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARMENT SINK,1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

2015-09-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 REM...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND REACH IN GLASS COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM & ENCLOSED REAR PORCH AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARMENT SINK,1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

2014-11-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER, AND COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT ALSO IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE HOOD SYSTEM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2014-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE UP RIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CEILING AND WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

2014-04-09 Fail Canvass
5
serious Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CEILING AND WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

2013-11-07 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AREA (RAW WOOD)ON SIDE OF TOILET.MUST BE PAINTED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.

2011-11-10 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLER, DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES.

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS FRONT AND REAR CEILING OVER POP MACHINE FRONT NEEDS REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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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