Panda Express # 1370
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
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Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Panda Express # 1370 stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON-SITE IN POOR REPAIR, METALLIC PROBE SIGNIFICANTLY BENT. OTHER THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR USE IN MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DIGITAL THERMOMETER WITH BENT METALLIC PROBE AND MAINTAIN ALL UTENSILS AND TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES IN GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED: INTERNAL CAVITY OF DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS; COMPRESSOR AND FILTER OF 2-DOOR LINE COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON WALL AND CEILING TILES ADJACENT TO MAIN COOK LINE AREA VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION ON ADJACENT WALL AND CEILING SURFACES.
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Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( Chicken, Rice...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 10 LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA (HOT LINE SERVICE) AND IN SEATING AREA/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING. MUST MAINTAIN
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Feb 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at room temperature at front cook line sauce cart: Improper temperature of: 56.7f, 3lbs of minced garlic and ginger, at a value of $ 4.20 Manager stated total weight of 3 lbs at approximately value of $ 4.20 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken handle on Rinnai rice cooker, located at front cook line next to Flat Top Grill. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease trap located underneath three compartment sink encrusted with excessive grease and exterior surface showing signs of rust and chipped paint. Instructed manager to remove grease and rust. Reseal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed black specs of dirt and debris on interior cabinet landing, underneath beverage station in dining room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO APPROX. QUARTER SIZED HOLES ON THE TOP OF THE LARGE GREASE TRAP WHERE IT APPEARS TWO BOLTS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING AROUND THE LARGE GREASE TRAP AND CONNECTING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GAP IN THE COVING WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR AT THE BACK SIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Dec 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP WHERE SCREWS MISSSING. MUST REPLACE SCREWS AND PREVENT LEAKING.
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Jan 16, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Jan 9, 2015
Routine
4 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE REAR SHELVING RACKS, UNDER SINKS, AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT, UNDER ALL SINKS AND AT MOP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN RIGHT SIDE COOKS LINE COOLER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Apr 27, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.MUST CLEAN SHELF UNDER WOKS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS LEADING TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Apr 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.MUST CLEAN SHELF UNDER WOKS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS LEADING TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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. The floor grout is is getting worn in front of the fryers, regrout the floor so it stays smooth and sanitary.
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Feb 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 around grease traps, along wallbases of sinks in rear-need cleaning due to debris.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any unnecessary articles along back wall of kitchen, must be elevated off the floors or removed, for pest control monitoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express # 1370 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express # 1370 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express # 1370?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panda Express # 1370.
Has Panda Express # 1370's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express # 1370 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 # 1370 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 Express # 1370 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express # 1370 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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