Panda Express, INC

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     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.

2. Feb 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW UP TO DATE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

3. Mar 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Apr 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     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.

5. Oct 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Oct 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. May 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Dec 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jun 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Nov 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Rear storage room shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floor in rear storage room under shelving, and by hot water heater not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Wall in rear storage room, that had holes, gaps by lockers shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shield in rear storage room shall be provided.

11. Feb 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning9corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen areas need re-grouting.

12. Oct 2, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Sep 24, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED DUSTY CEILINGS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Feb 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      UNUSED FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

15. May 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Sep 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

17. Sep 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      PEELING PAINT NOTED ON COOLING UNIT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

18. Feb 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Apr 12, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.