Panda Express, Inc #1102

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found black mold like substance above 3 comp sink in caulking. Instructes manager to remove and caulk.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Drain pipe running on floor directly, must elevate pipes off floor for better cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing grout at kitchen floor tiles behind cooking equipment, instructed to grout and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the above ceiling light unit near the walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found 8 live cockroaches under wok and cook line. Instructed to eliminate insects activity. Pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Food debris and oil spills noted under cook line shelves, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Waste water and oil spills noted on floor next to 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the soda nozzles with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the soda nozzles.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the water line connected to the right faucet base of the 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found observed previous minor violation not corrected at this time of complaint inspection(# 34) from inspection report#1689255, dated 3/10/2016, with a compliance date of 6/10/2016. #34( Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting).Citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting. (violation not corrected see violation #29)

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving above 2 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had exposed plaster/wallboard in staircase leading to bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted,only a enlarge copy.also no employee on duty with a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served,ie fried vgetable rice,chicken,etc.serious violation issued 7-38-012

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed stored unused food pans, equipment and storage boxes stored on floor in basement storage area.must properly elevate storage off floor at least 6-inches off floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in poor repair,ie large opening in employee locker room.must repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of enrollment for 2 employees for the new food handlers training.must enroll.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelving inside walk-in cooler must repaint or replace.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of cooking equipment in kitchen area and rear prep area in front of 2-compartment sink.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Wiping clothes stored on top of 2-compartment sink in rear prep area. Must properly store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize ice chute at the soda dispensing machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front the middle compartment at the 3comp sink and at the mop sink area on the right side of the mopsink base. Also must clean and sanitize floor on the left side of the wok station.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all window sills at the front of store to remove dead insects.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store mops so as to dry properly to prevent pest breeding.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must maintain interior of 2dr refrigerator at front cooking line dry.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor at the following locations: under and in front of the ecopm sink area, under and next to main cooking area and at rear area where walk-in cooler are located.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must seal the wall where it meets the couving in front of the 3comp sink to prevent pest entry.at same location must replace cracked and broken wall tile.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe under exposed handsink at the ladies restroom.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the prep reach in freezer-remove excess ice build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of cooking equipment and cabinets under the beverage station.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in corner by ice machine and around cooking equipment-remove grease spills.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LOWER SHELF OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL IN MENS WASHROOM.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ALSO AROUND PIPE INSULATION BEHIND COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WASTE WATER AT KITCHEN CORNER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.