Panda Express #591

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT AL...

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOOD ITEMS (PROTEINS, COOKED VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH WOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER...

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, Rice...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Improper thawing of frozen food, food placed in 2-comp prep sink at room Temperature, Instructed to thaw frozen food according to health code.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2580759 CONDUCTED ON 8/25/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WEAS NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF ...

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY F...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE...

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 26-LIVE SMALL FLIES,( GNAT) IN REAR PREP AROUND BACK DOOR. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

DUSTY LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager onsite while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice, shrimp, etc.) are being cooked and served. Advised must have City of Chicago certified manager certificate posted in plain view of customer. A...

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found exposed hand sink in rear of kitchen slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.

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

INTERIOR AREA OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING.THE ENTIRE AREA AT 3-COMP SINK,COOKING STATION,BETWEEN DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STATION,IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER/ FREEZER IN KITCHEN AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ABOVE FOOD LINE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS ON ALL 8 LIGHTS

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.11 LIVE INSECTS,(GNATS) ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN DINING ROOM AND 27 FLING AND ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BETWEEN EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA, MOP SINK AND INSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.STRONGLY RE...

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

INTERIOR AREA OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING.THE ENTIRE AREA AT 3-COMP SINK,COOKING STATION,BETWEEN DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STATION,IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER/ FREEZER IN KITCHEN AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ABOVE FOOD LINE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS ON ALL 8 LIGHTS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,KUNG PAO CHICEN,RICE,NOODLES,ETC. ALSO NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALO MANAGER ON DUTY HAD NO IDENTIFICATION.SERIOUS VI...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOS VIOLATION #34 STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION #1607243,DATED 12-17-2015 MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE. FOUND FLOOR NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION IS...

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ON WALL NOT CLEAN,(DUST PANS).MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE. FOUND FLOOR NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. DOOR IS MISSING/BROKEN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PIPES BEHIND BOTH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD-UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.

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

REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING IN REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

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

MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AT THE RED FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT WATER OR FOOD DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING & CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE.

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

MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF MOP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET BASE TO REPAIR LEAK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS WITH THE MOP HEAD UP AT THE MOP SINK AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EVIDENCE OF HEAVY CORROSION AROUND THE BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 2-COMP SINK, MUST REPLACE.

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

VERY POOR FLOOR TILE GROUTING AROUND THE COOK'S LINE & AT REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR, MUST RE-GROUT TO PREVENT WATER OR FOOD DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING & CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE.

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. OB...

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF METAL SHELVES AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHIN...

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. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL W...

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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must fix bottom of left cabinet door below soda fountain (in poor repair).

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. Any unnecessary articles in cabinets at front servin...