Red Panda
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
61
Score
The most recent inspection for RED PANDA, located at 3034 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, was conducted on May 21, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 61. This inspection identified 10 minor violations. Notable observations from the inspection included the use of approved thawing methods, the absence of insects, rodents, and animals, and the prevention of contamination during food preparation, storage, and display.
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Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Violations — May 21, 2025 Inspection
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. BAGS OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER IN TWO OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
35
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE IN NON FOOD AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF LIME STORED IN THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING IN THE ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FIRST STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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