Panda China
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Panda China 14 times, with records going back to 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Panda China squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SAUCE/OIL BOTTLES USED AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK WITH GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Jan 22, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE REPORTS WERE DATED ON 5-12-23 AND 10-25-2022. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSE EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIRE BRUSH IN POOR REPAIR WITH WIRES HANGING OUT THAT IS USED TO CLEAN LARGE PANS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BRUSH.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM INSIDE FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING GRILL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE. FOOD HANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS AT SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES WITH CLUTTER.(TOOLS).MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 21, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 02/27/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2363050 DATED:02/27/2020 #47--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. May 27, 2020 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. May 27, 2020 #51--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. May 27, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. May 27, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. May 27, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING May 27, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/14/2021.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4 " AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 38.7F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: EGGROLL AT 66.7F / 76.6F / 79.7F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 56.7F / 55.5F / 59.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND IN WASHROOM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA,
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OS WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SMOKER OVEN IS DIRTY INSIDE OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TI CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMOKER OVEN. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AT HOT LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THEM. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS. CORE VIOLATION
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Apr 24, 2019
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAIED CEILING TILES IN THE RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REPAIR ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST HANGING FROM VENTILLATION GRID IN THE RESTROOM.INSTRUCRED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILLATION GRID. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTEDMANAGEMENT TO CREATE A POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER DUSTY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER UNIT GUARD. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACINE OR FIND ITS LOCATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING AT BACKING OF HOT LINE HOOD AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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May 22, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOODS IN WALK-IN-FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR FAN COVER OF COOLER WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT THE REAR STORAGE SHELFS AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED SUPPLIES 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Dec 15, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda China on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda China?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Panda China.
Has Panda China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda China have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panda China means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Panda China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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