Panda Express #3878

3358 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panda Express #3878 three times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 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.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.

Apr 17, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Apr 4, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70.0F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER SERVICE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #3878 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #3878 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #3878?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #3878.

Has Panda Express #3878's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #3878 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 #3878 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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