Panda Express #1422
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Panda Express #1422 has 31 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANTIATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). THE PIC DID NOT HAVE ONE AND THE OTHER MALE EMPLOYEE (J. HOWARD) DID NOT HAVE HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNAGE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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67
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNAGE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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82
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF LOW REACH IN COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAK AT BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND WALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY NANCY MARTINEZ WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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82
Jan 23, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 16, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICKEN, NOODLES, RICE, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN FRONT HAND SINK IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DRAIN AND USE THE OTHER HAND SINK UNTIL SINK/DRAIN CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Apr 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HOLD AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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90
Apr 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM APITL 10, 2024 REPORT #2592486 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. #OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE DUMPSTERS OPEN, FOOD, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND ALONG WITH THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HOLD AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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78
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FULL PAN OF CHOW MEIN NOODLES FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE. NOODLES WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120 DEGREES. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS IN CASE ARE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS PRODUCTS SUCH AS RICE, CHICKEN, PORK ETC.. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SOMEONE ON SITE MUST HAVE CERTIFICATE AT ANYTIME FOOD IS BEING PREED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN FRONT HAND SINK IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DRAIN AND USE THE OTHER HAND SINK UNTIL SINK/DRAIN CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE DUMPSTERS OPEN, FOOD, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND ALONG WITH THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HOLD AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 164.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SANITIZER DISPENSING HOSE TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CUT SO THAT IT STOPS BEFORE THE WATER FILL LINE ON THE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
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58
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, 4 CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS(57.3F) $10 AND 8LBS, SHREDDED CABBAGE (57.1F) $1.50 AND 1/2 LB, PRECOOKED PEAS AND CARROTS (55.9F) 5LBS AND $4.30. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 160.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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50
Jun 8, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYERS ON FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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95
May 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYERS ON FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
May 16, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF, RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYERS ON FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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64
Feb 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTE (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRISTE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58- (NO PROOF OF ALLERGENS TRAINING ,HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT DATE 2-7-2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Feb 7, 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 AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS STORED NEXT TO GARBAGE CAN IN TRASH CABINET UNDER SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE INSIDE ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES ON MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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67
May 14, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED NOODLES (162F), BEEF (154.7F), CHICKEN (156.9F). SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE AND CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST IN VENTS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM COMING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND RECAULK SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM BEING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE LOOSE RUSTED SCREWS ON THE BASE OF THE TOILET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES LOCATED ON THE GROUND OF THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER DRINK STATION IN DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE, CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA AND FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA(SPILLS). AND FRYERS IN PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 65F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 1/2 POUNDS OF LIQUID EGGS STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 60.3-62.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE, CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA AND FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA(SPILLS). AND FRYERS IN PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 205.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1566947 ON 8-31-15 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED NOR A MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE, LOWER SHELVING IN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND THE INTERIOR OF THE LEFT DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE COOKING STIR FRY,CHICKEN DISHES,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE ARTICLES(RUGS,WATER HOSE,GRILL,ETC) STORED ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM,IE REAR STORAGEMUST PROPERLY ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2014
Complaint
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 PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(ORANGE CHICKEN,ETC). ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSER NOZZEL NOT CLEAN AT POP SELF SERVE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUST PAN NOT CLEANED,STORED BY 3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE,DUST PANS,MOP WATER,ETC.
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING AREA COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION. NEED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER WHERE OLD ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FRONT HANDSINK. ONE LIGHT OUT IN MENS ROOM NEED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 1, 2012
Routine
5 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. COOKED BEEF 156.3*, AND COOKED SHRIMP 147.8*
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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.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR PREP SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN VENTS IN DINNING ROOM (DUSTY)
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
3 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS (GREASE BUILDUP).
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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, STEAM TABLES, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE (DEAD INSECTS).
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
3 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. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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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 AROUND WATER HEATER, POP MACHINE, ETC UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL STRAINERS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE AND FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Mar 11, 2010
Complaint
4 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 FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H59958 COURT DATE 4-22-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.
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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 IN SODA DISPENSER ROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Feb 1, 2010
Routine
3 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. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.
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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 IN SODA DISPENSER ROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #1422 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1422 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1422?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1422.
Has Panda Express #1422's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1422 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panda Express #1422 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Panda Express #1422 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1422 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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