Panda Express, Inc #1102
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2010, Panda Express, Inc #1102 has 25 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Panda Express, Inc #1102's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Sep 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN CAULKING. INSTRUCTES MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CAULK.
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Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED ON 3/28/22 NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2553569: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS, FOOD PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS, FOOD PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE RUNNING ON FLOOR DIRECTLY, MUST ELEVATE PIPES OFF FLOOR FOR BETTER CLEANING.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE ABOVE CEILING LIGHT UNIT NEAR THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 16, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2018
Routine
3 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER WOK AND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL SPILLS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER AND OIL SPILLS NOTED ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 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 SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 29, 2016
Reinspection
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: Above violation still remaining(Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided).
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Sep 20, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found observed previous minor violation not corrected at this time of complaint inspection(# 34) from inspection report#1689255, dated 3/10/2016, with a compliance date of 6/10/2016. #34( Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting).Citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting. (violation not corrected see violation #29)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.
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Mar 10, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving above 2 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had exposed plaster/wallboard in staircase leading to bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,ONLY A ENLARGE COPY.ALSO NO EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE FRIED VGETABLE RICE,CHICKEN,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: OBSERVED STORED UNUSED FOOD PANS, EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR,IE LARGE OPENING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR 2 EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST ENROLL.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 7, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3COMP SINK AND AT THE MOP SINK AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOPSINK BASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 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 CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WINDOW SILLS AT THE FRONT OF STORE TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT COOKING LINE DRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE ECOPM SINK AREA, UNDER AND NEXT TO MAIN COOKING AREA AND AT REAR AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER ARE LOCATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE COUVING IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.AT SAME LOCATION MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN WALL TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Feb 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: WHILE WAITING TO INTRODUCE MYSELF, I WITNESSED A MALE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER WIPE HIS NOSE WITH THE BACK OF HIS HAND AND BEGIN TOUCHING/PREPARING FOOD. ONCE IDENTIFIED HE THEN PUT ON A PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING HANDS. THEN OBSERVED A DIFFERENT MALE EMPLOYEE WHO HANDLES FOOD WET HIS HANDS AND THEN BEGIN TO DRY THEM WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO STOP AND ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. EDUCATED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CITATION #70245-11 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNER BY ICE MACHINE AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE SPILLS.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LOWER SHELF OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 12, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Mar 10, 2010
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. FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ALSO AROUND PIPE INSULATION BEHIND COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. STANDING WASTE WATER AT KITCHEN CORNER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express, Inc #1102 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express, Inc #1102 on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express, Inc #1102?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Panda Express, Inc #1102.
Has Panda Express, Inc #1102's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express, Inc #1102 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, Inc #1102 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, Inc #1102 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express, Inc #1102 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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