PANDA EXPRESS, INC #1102.

Chicago Health Dept

29 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 4 critical violations noted.

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE MOPSINK.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

MAR 19

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 8

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 20

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

SEP 30

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN CAULKING. INSTRUCTES MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CAULK.

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APR 4

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED ON 3/28/22 NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2553569: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS, FOOD PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 28

2022

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS, FOOD PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 8

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DRAIN PIPE RUNNING ON FLOOR DIRECTLY, MUST ELEVATE PIPES OFF FLOOR FOR BETTER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE ABOVE CEILING LIGHT UNIT NEAR THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 16

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 8

2018

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER WOK AND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL SPILLS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WASTE WATER AND OIL SPILLS NOTED ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22

2017

PASS 2 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 THE SODA NOZZLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SEP 29

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided).

SEP 20

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Found observed previous minor violation not corrected at this time of complaint inspection(# 34) from inspection report#1689255, dated 3/10/2016, with a compliance date of 6/10/2016. #34( Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting).Citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting. (violation not corrected see violation #29)

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.

MAR 10

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving above 2 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had exposed plaster/wallboard in staircase leading to bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

JAN 5

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,ONLY A ENLARGE COPY.ALSO NO EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE FRIED VGETABLE RICE,CHICKEN,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORED UNUSED FOOD PANS, EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR,IE LARGE OPENING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR 2 EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST ENROLL.

JUN 20

2014

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 17

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 7

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3COMP SINK AND AT THE MOP SINK AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOPSINK BASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WOK STATION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WINDOW SILLS AT THE FRONT OF STORE TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

FEB 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT COOKING LINE DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE ECOPM SINK AREA, UNDER AND NEXT TO MAIN COOKING AREA AND AT REAR AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER ARE LOCATED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE COUVING IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.AT SAME LOCATION MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN WALL TILE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE LADIES RESTROOM.

SEP 5

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

FEB 21

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

WHILE WAITING TO INTRODUCE MYSELF, I WITNESSED A MALE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER WIPE HIS NOSE WITH THE BACK OF HIS HAND AND BEGIN TOUCHING/PREPARING FOOD. ONCE IDENTIFIED HE THEN PUT ON A PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING HANDS. THEN OBSERVED A DIFFERENT MALE EMPLOYEE WHO HANDLES FOOD WET HIS HANDS AND THEN BEGIN TO DRY THEM WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO STOP AND ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. EDUCATED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CITATION #70245-11 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNER BY ICE MACHINE AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE SPILLS.

MAR 30

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LOWER SHELF OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUL 12

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL IN MENS WASHROOM.

MAR 10

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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. FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ALSO AROUND PIPE INSULATION BEHIND COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. STANDING WASTE WATER AT KITCHEN CORNER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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