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Panda Express

113 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Panda Express has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Panda Express since Mar 20, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION AND REMOVE WATER ON FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK.
38
86
Dec 18, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BOTH NOZZLES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
95
Jul 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE.
36
95
Sep 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
34
86
Jun 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE DISPENSING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 6/27/2012.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY 2DOOR REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS DRIED UP SODA ON THE FIRST AID BOX NEXT TO REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES LOCATED NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK AS WELL AS THE TILES NEXT TO THE THE WOK LINE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
34
86
May 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. THERE ARE CRACKED TILES THE THE WOK LINE AREA, REPAIR THE CRACKED TILES.
34
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. THE METAL BASEBOARD ALONG THE EAST KITCHEN WALL HAS AN OPEN GAP. SEAL UP OPEN GAP.
35
90
Mar 8, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Floor drain under the "woks" must be kept clean & free of gunk or food debris.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must fix light shield by rear prep area, since the corner of the shield is loose & popping out.
36
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Mar 20, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express 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 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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