PANDA EXPRESS, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

130 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6
2025
PASS 1 violation
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.

FEB 7
2024
PASS 2 violations
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.

MAR 24
2023
PASS · 0 violations
APR 27
2022
PASS 1 violation
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.

OCT 15
2021
PASS · 0 violations
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OCT 16
2019
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 1
2018
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 26
2017
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 1
2017
PASS 1 violation
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.

NOV 8
2016
PASS 4 violations
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.

FEB 19
2016
PASS 3 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, 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.

OCT 2
2015
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 24
2015
FAIL 2 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

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.

FEB 24
2015
PASS 2 violations
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.

MAY 6
2014
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 26
2013
PASS 2 violations
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.

SEP 11
2012
PASS 1 violation
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.

FEB 7
2011
PASS · 0 violations
APR 12
2010
PASS · 0 violations

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