Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2018
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Inspectors have visited Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro three times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Jun 14, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro's record stops at Jun 14, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MOP SINK BASIN,3- COMP SINK BASIN,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BREAK AREA,ALL GAPS ALONG WALLS,BROKEN WALL BASES,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WOK STATION.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL EXHAUST FANS,GRAFITTI FROM FRONT WINDOWS.
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Jun 11, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN GARAGE AND FURNANCE ROOM .APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND ALL SIDES OF GARAGE MAN AND OVERHEAD DOOR,REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/18
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINIAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MOP SINK BASIN,3- COMP SINK BASIN,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BREAK AREA,ALL GAPS ALONG WALLS,BROKEN WALL BASES,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WOK STATION.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL EXHAUST FANS,GRAFITTI FROM FRONT WINDOWS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE.
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Jun 7, 2018
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,HOLE IN WALL UNDER WOK STATION,IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8- LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREAS.APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND ALL SIDES OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SIDE,GARAGE MAN AND OVERHEAD DOOR,REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/7/18.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN REAR SIDE YARD AND SIDE DOOR UNDER STAIRS.MUST CLEAN,REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINIAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MOP SINK BASIN,3- COMP SINK BASIN,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER PREP COOLER ALONG WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BREAK AREA,ALL GAPS ALONG WALLS,BROKEN WALL BASES,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WOK STATION.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL EXHAUST FANS,GRAFITTI FROM FRONT WINDOWS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro on file is from Jun 14, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro.
Has Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happy Panda Inc. — 18th St. Asian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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