MAR 7
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PANDA EXPRESS #2456.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
2949 W ADDISON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 7, 2025 · passed
11 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Dec 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.---ALSO OBSERVED DITY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN BEEF ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2586811 DATED 12/12/2023 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 122023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP INFRONT COOKING LINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 142023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE SODA CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 DOOR/REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY CLOSING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND (RIGHT SIDE) DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA/BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING/GAP AROUND MOPSINK (BETWEEN WALL AND SINK) IN REAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
MAY 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-16-21 INSPECTION # 2521428. #58 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUN 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW WATER DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITAITION ISSUED.
SEP 142020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 14
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
SEP 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE ON PREMISE WITH NO SIGNATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION NO CIATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT WITH THE NECCESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORTY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CALCUIM BUILD IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS ON PREMISE.
APR 112018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Poor hygienic practices observed on premises: Observed employee handle potentially hazardous ready to eat food (cut peppers) with glove and then handle potentially hazardous raw food (chicken) with same glove; then employee went to handle more potentially hazardous ready to eat foods. Observed no hand washing in between glove change. Must wash hands between glove changes and when handling any ready to eat-raw potentially hazardous foods. Must change gloves after each use. Critical Violation: 7-38-010(a)(b)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed a yellow, and pink mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine's water filtration area in the back prep area. Must remove substance, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious Violation:7-38-005(a)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed a half inch gap in between the front entrance doors from bottom through the top of door. Must repair all doors to provide a tight fitting seal and rodent proof. Serious Violation: 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed excess debris on floor under soda machine. Observed broken floor coving in the juice prep area. Instructed to remove debris, clean, repair and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed leak in drain pipe of the wok station in the front prep area and in the handle of the mop sink in the back prep area. Must repair and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed excess clutter on top of the CO2 machine in the back prep area. Instructed to remove clutter, and maintain.
MAR 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
MAY 22017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP AND BETWEEN FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOORS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE (INSIDE CABINET). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
OCT 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR GRAY TRASH CAN LID LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. LID GETS STUCK AND IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIDS FOR ALL OTHER WASTE BASKETS/TRASH CANS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN FOOD CATCHERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI UNDER THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS; UNDER BOTH REAR 1-COMP SINKS, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND NEW EMPLOYEES WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 132016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR UNEVEN DOOR THRESHOLD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS(INTERIOR 2ND DOOR ENTRANCES ARE RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
JUN 152015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 15
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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