FEB 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PANDA EXPRESS RESTAURANT #2693.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
3000 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed with conditions
4 of 10 inspections passed, 6 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2614486 ON 3-25-25:58- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 252025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND UNDER RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIED FOOF MANAGE3R WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, STEAK, NOODLES) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR BASE IN REAR PREP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 24
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLS ON FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT COOKING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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MAY 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND SMALL STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MGR UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MGR UNABLE TO VERIFY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE POLICY AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 2 CONTAINERS OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE ON ROLLING CART AT COOK LINE UNREFRIGERATED AND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.1F AND 51.4F. APPROX 3LBS $10 VALUE. GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE DISCAREDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF CUT VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DATE OF PREPARATION . REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR A VERIFIABLE DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE AND DISCLOSED TO THE CDPH UPON REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT OUT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (NOODLES,RICE,CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLE,PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WOK STATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE MISSSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →