PANDA EXPRESS #1878.

Chicago Health Dept

520 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2026
PASS 2 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 30
2024
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS, CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 4
2024
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER DOOR SWEEP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Other
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OG THE INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, RICE, BEEF, SHRIMP, NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF THE SERVING LINE, WOK STATION AND IN REAR PREP UNDER PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

JAN 5
2023
PASS · 0 violations
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DEC 29
2022
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Minor Other
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef, rice...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-12.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

No pest control service, no records of service. instructed manager to obtain a licensed pest control service. priority foundation violation.7-38-020(c).

JUN 1
2021
PASS 2 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND ONE OUT OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE MENS RESTROOM BROKEN AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTER SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 25
2021
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND ONE OUT OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE MENS RESTROOM BROKEN AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTER SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVIING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

- THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. -

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

FEB 13
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS AND UNDER STEAMTABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

UPPER SURFACES ON FRONT PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE KNIFE RACK ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL THE KNIFE RACK SECURELY TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINER AT REAR.

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

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR AROUND SODA RACK AT WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-COMP SINK.

JUN 23
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

NOV 27
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

JAN 22
2013
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 23
2012
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 5
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM PARTS OF THE 'WOK' UNIT HAVE EVIDENCE OF GREASE & DIRT BUILD-UP-MUST KEEP CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOOR DRAINS/DRAIN COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES; FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES OF 3-COMP SINK, BEHIND ICE MACHINE & AROUND GREASE TRAP- MUST BE FREE OF FOOD/DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AREA MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPLATTERS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

FEB 18
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE P.H.F. (CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF) ARE PREPARED, COOKED, SERVED. MUST HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES, SOLUTION CHANGED AS NEEDED. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

NOV 8
2010
PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

CORRECT

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

CORRECT

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

CORRECT

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

CORRECT

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

CORRECT

NOV 4
2010
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. 3-COMP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY PLUMB WITH P-TRAP AND GREASE RECEPTICAL. MOP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY WITH NO LEAKS. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CORRECTED ON AVAILABLE WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LOG BOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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