Panda Express #1169

9529 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panda Express #1169 five times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Panda Express #1169's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 27, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up three times.

Panda Express #1169's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED A RUSTY WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN THE WOK STATION DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOP BELOW SODA MACHINE.

Sep 16, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF (145.4-147.8F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H74210 COURT DATE 11-3-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE ON SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.

Mar 28, 2011

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, LOCKERS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Feb 1, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE 165.2F, BEEF 163.6F AND PORK 152.8F ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-10 CITATION ISSUED H70437 COURT DATE 3-10-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Feb 3, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE AND POP MACHINE SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #1169 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1169 on file is from Jan 27, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1169?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1169.

Has Panda Express #1169's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1169 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express #1169 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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