Panda Express #1975
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Panda Express #1975 has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIRLOIN STEAK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 120-126F ON HOT HOLDING TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED 2 PIECES OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT HOT HOLDING TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 122F AND 3 PIECES OF COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 131F. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COST $15.00. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Aug 25, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED; WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT WASTE GREASE AREA AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.
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Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE RIGHT SIDE DEEP FRYER AND THE WEST MOST CORNER OF THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS FREE OF EXCESSSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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95
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572783 DATED:03/17/2023. #58--2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO EAT IN THE DINING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 23, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING ON LEFT WALL OF COOKING AREA WITH COVING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR COVING AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-102.11 OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF GRILL IN NEED OF NEW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET.
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Apr 8, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 11/30/2020 INSPECTION # 2457147 VIOLATION #58 "OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DUARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING ON LEFT WALL OF COOKING AREA WITH COVING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR COVING AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF GRILL IN NEED OF NEW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Nov 30, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP, AND IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DUARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABELED STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AN SERVED SUCH AS ORANGE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI BEEF, BROWN AND WHITE RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET FLOORS SURROUNDING REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AREA DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 27, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Feb 15, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.ALSO FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR WATER PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM LOWER CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR TROUT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER WOK STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR .
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA ,UNDER SODA MACHINE AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,NODDLES,RICE,SHRIMP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,EXTERIOR METAL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET AND SODA CABINET.
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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 DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER SODA MACHINE
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ORANGE CHICKEN, HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP, CHICKEN EGG ROLLS,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLES,AND COKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ONE OF THE RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE CHICKEN WINGS BEEF SHRIMP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK REAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED PREP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND HAND WASH SINKS IN BOTH BATHROOMS MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE VEGETABLE PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 24, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK-IN FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL WASH BOWL DISPENSERS.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED. OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, GREASE SPILLAGE ON SURROUNDING GROUND AND EXCESSIVE WOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND AND CONTAINER AND PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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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. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 31, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #1975 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1975 on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1975?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1975.
Has Panda Express #1975's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1975 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panda Express #1975 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 #1975 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1975 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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