Panda Express #1975
Mixed record — 14 of 25 inspections passed
2025-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SIRLOIN STEAK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 120-126F ON HOT HOLDING TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED 2 PIECES OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT HOT HOLDING TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 122F AND 3 PIECES OF COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN WIT...
2025-08-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-08-18 Fail Complaint 2 ▾
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED; WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT WASTE GREASE AREA AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.
2025-02-27 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE RIGHT SIDE DEEP FRYER AND THE WEST MOST CORNER OF THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS FREE OF EXCESSSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUIL...
2024-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572783 DATED:03/17/2023. #58--2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO COMPL...
2023-03-17 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO EAT IN THE DINING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
2021-04-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING ON LEFT WALL OF COOKING AREA WITH COVING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR COVING AND MAINTAIN WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-102.11 OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF GRILL IN NEED OF NEW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
2021-04-08 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DUARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL COVING ON LEFT WALL OF COOKING AREA WITH COVING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR COVING AND MAINTAIN WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF GRILL IN NEED OF NEW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 11/30/2020 INSPECTION # 2457147 VIOLATION #58 "OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
2020-11-30 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-07-18 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP, AND IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2018-11-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DUARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABELED STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AN SERVED SUCH AS ORANGE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI BEEF, BROWN AND WHITE RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WET FLOORS SURROUNDING REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AREA DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2017-10-27 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
2017-02-15 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.ALSO FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR WATER PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
2016-12-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM LOWER CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR TROUT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER WOK STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR .
2016-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,NODDLES,RICE,SHRIMP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,EXTERIOR METAL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR ON WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET AND SODA CABINET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA ,UNDER SODA MACHINE AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER SODA MACHINE
2015-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ORANGE CHICKEN, HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP, CHICKEN EGG ROLLS,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING P...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLES,AND COKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
2014-12-05 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2014-03-17 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ONE OF THE RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2014-01-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2013-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE CHICKEN WINGS BEEF SHRIMP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WI...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK REAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED PREP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND HAND WASH SINKS IN BOTH BATHROOMS MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR.
2012-07-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE VEGETABLE PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE SHELF.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2011-05-24 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-05-19 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK-IN FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL WASH BOWL DISPENSERS.
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. NO PE...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED. OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, GREASE SPILLAGE ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
2011-03-31 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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