SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PANDA EXPRESS #299.

EAT. 86/100

77 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 22, 2021 · passed

Passed all 14 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
13 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 22
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CONDUIT IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED ZUCCHINI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAR 20
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: HAND SINK MISSING SPLASH GUARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRESH FOOD WINDOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE REAR WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BEHIND THE WOK STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

AUG 19
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LOOSE CALKING NOTED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING.INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE WOK STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

FEB 27
2015
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2014
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINIG AT HANDWAS BOWEL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

JAN 10
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A FOOD SCRAPER AT THE 3COMP SINK AT THE CAULKING BETWEEN WALL.MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR NEXT TO THE SODA BOXES AND THE 1COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

AUG 26
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. LOOSE CAULKING AT METAL SHEETS BEHIND COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE.

DEC 23
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found bulk food not labeled.(rice,flour,etc.)Moreover, dry bulk food stored to close to 3 compartment sink.

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

Found floors not swept at lower level dry storage areas.

JUN 2
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR CERAMIC TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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