Panda Express #299
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Panda Express #299, the earliest from 2010. On Sep 22, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 22, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Panda Express #299 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CONDUIT IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED ZUCCHINI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: HAND SINK MISSING SPLASH GUARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRESH FOOD WINDOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE REAR WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BEHIND THE WOK STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE CALKING NOTED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING.INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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May 19, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE WOK STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINIG AT HANDWAS BOWEL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
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: OBSERVED A FOOD SCRAPER AT THE 3COMP SINK AT THE CAULKING BETWEEN WALL.MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR NEXT TO THE SODA BOXES AND THE 1COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Aug 26, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. LOOSE CAULKING AT METAL SHEETS BEHIND COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE.
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Dec 23, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found bulk food not labeled.(rice,flour,etc.)Moreover, dry bulk food stored to close to 3 compartment sink.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not swept at lower level dry storage areas.
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Jun 2, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR CERAMIC TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #299 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #299 on file is from Sep 22, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #299?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #299.
Has Panda Express #299's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #299 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 #299 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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