NOV 12
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PARKWAY HOAGYES.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
6437 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 12, 2025 · passed
9 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
LIGHT CLEANING NEEDED AT BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN AREA.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN ON CEILING.
JUN 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192020FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2020
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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 BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE/CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENT OVER PREP AREA AT REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.
OCT 72015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
SEP 302015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 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)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
NOV 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
APR 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 92014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2014
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 72013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 102011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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