Panda China
4042 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2646104
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
-
Jan 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SAUCE/OIL BOTTLES USED AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
-
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
-
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK WITH GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jan 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jun 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18--OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jun 11, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE REPORTS WERE DATED ON 5-12-23 AND 10-25-2022. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSE EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WIRE BRUSH IN POOR REPAIR WITH WIRES HANGING OUT THAT IS USED TO CLEAN LARGE PANS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BRUSH.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Sep 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM INSIDE FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING GRILL.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Nov 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE. FOOD HANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
-
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS AT SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES WITH CLUTTER.(TOOLS).MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
-
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
-
Severity not stated
-
May 21, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
-
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
May 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
-
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4 " AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
-
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
-
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2363050 DATED:02/27/2020 #47--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. May 27, 2020 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. May 27, 2020 #51--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. May 27, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. May 27, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. May 27, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING May 27, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/14/2021.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 02/27/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Feb 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND IN WASHROOM.
-
Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 38.7F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: EGGROLL AT 66.7F / 76.6F / 79.7F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 56.7F / 55.5F / 59.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
-
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA,
-
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OS WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
-
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
-
Severity not stated
-
Aug 1, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Core
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF SMOKER OVEN IS DIRTY INSIDE OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TI CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMOKER OVEN. CORE VIOLATION.
-
Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AT HOT LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THEM. CORE VIOLATION.
-
Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS. CORE VIOLATION
-
Not serious
Core
-
Apr 24, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAIED CEILING TILES IN THE RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
-
Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REPAIR ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
-
Not serious
Core
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST HANGING FROM VENTILLATION GRID IN THE RESTROOM.INSTRUCRED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILLATION GRID. CORE VIOLATION
-
Not serious
Core
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.