Panda Express
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
95
Score
Panda Express has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
19
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
95
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW UP TO DATE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
90
Mar 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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95
Oct 15, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
95
Nov 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Rear storage room shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear storage room under shelving, and by hot water heater not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in rear storage room, that had holes, gaps by lockers shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in rear storage room shall be provided.
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82
Feb 19, 2016
Routine
3 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, 2 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning9corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen areas need re-grouting.
34
86
Oct 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2015
Complaint
2 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: NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILINGS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Feb 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNUSED FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING 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: INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
90
May 6, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
34
90
Sep 11, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON COOLING UNIT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
33
95
Feb 7, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains 19 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 three 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 one violation 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.
How often is Panda Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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