Chicago
100
EAT

Panda Express, Inc

130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
100/100

Strong record across 19 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
19
18 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-06
Pass Rate
95%
1 failure
Score
100/100
EAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-06
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 11×
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Documentation & Training minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
2025-01-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2024-02-07 Pass Canvass
2
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW UP TO DATE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

2023-03-24 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-04-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

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.

2021-10-15 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-10-16 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2018-05-01 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-12-26 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-06-01 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Rear storage room shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in rear storage room under shelving, and by hot water heater not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Wall in rear storage room, that had holes, gaps by lockers shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shield in rear storage room shall be provided.

2016-02-19 Pass Canvass
3
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, 2 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. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning9corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen areas need re-grouting.

2015-10-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-09-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY CEILINGS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-02-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2014-05-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2013-09-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

2012-09-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Temperature

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

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON COOLING UNIT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

2011-02-07 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2010-04-12 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

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