Parkway Hoagyes
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Parkway Hoagyes, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Parkway Hoagyes squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LIGHT CLEANING NEEDED AT BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN ON CEILING.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 19, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UTENSILS (TONGS) STORED UPRIGHT TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE/CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENT OVER PREP AREA AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR.
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Oct 7, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND REACH IN GLASS COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARMENT SINK,1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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Sep 30, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE AND REACH IN GLASS COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARMENT SINK,1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER, AND COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT ALSO IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD SYSTEM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 18, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE UP RIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CEILING AND WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Apr 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CEILING AND WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Nov 7, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AREA (RAW WOOD)ON SIDE OF TOILET.MUST BE PAINTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 10, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLER, DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Parkway Hoagyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Parkway Hoagyes on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Parkway Hoagyes?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Parkway Hoagyes.
Has Parkway Hoagyes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Parkway Hoagyes have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Parkway Hoagyes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Parkway Hoagyes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Parkway Hoagyes is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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