Panda Express # 1370

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on the floor near the employee locker room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles to prevent pest harborage.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Premises has no written record of employee vaccination or testing status per osha standards. Management instructed to provide a written record upon the next inspection.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Found dine in restaurant without a written protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any city official authorized to enforce this order. Public health order. 2021-2.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at rear prep handwashing sink near 2-compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed more than 10 light bulbs burned out in ceiling above front prep area (hot line service) and in seating area/storage area. Instructed to replace and increase lighting. Must maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet on 3-comp sink in rear, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken handle on Rinnai rice cooker, located at front cook line next to Flat Top Grill. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap located underneath three compartment sink encrusted with excessive grease and exterior surface showing signs of rust and chipped paint. Instructed manager to remove grease and rust. Reseal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed black specs of dirt and debris on interior cabinet landing, underneath beverage station in dining room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two approx. Quarter sized holes on the top of the large grease trap where it appears two bolts are missing. Instructed to seal the holes.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed oil and debris accumulating around the large grease trap and connecting pipes. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed a gap in the coving where it meets the floor at the back side of the walk in freezer. Instructed to seal the gap.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site, with city of chicago certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods (rice, chicken) are being prepared and served. Instructed to maintain a certified manager on site with city of chicago certificate posted at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious citation issued: 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of fryers. Must remove excessive grease from the exterior of the three compartment sink grease trap.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in the dish washing area. Also keep floors dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky pipes under the 2 compartment sink. Also noted water leaking from the top of the grease trap where screws misssing. Must replace screws and prevent leaking.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep cooler in the front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the 3 compartment sink faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 40 mice droppings scattered under the rear shelving racks, under sinks, and under the ice machine. Must remove droppings, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep cooler in the front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the 3 compartment sink faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: All floor drains throughout, under all sinks and at mop sink with excessive food debris, dirt and black slime. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometer in right side cooks line cooler. Management provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the rear storage area and inside walk in freezer to remove debris.

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.MUST CLEAN SHELF UNDER WOKS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

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 CLEAN FLOORS LEADING TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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.MUST CLEAN SHELF UNDER WOKS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

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 CLEAN FLOORS LEADING TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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. The floor grout is is getting worn in front of the fryers, regrout the floor so it stays smooth and sanitary.

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. Floors around grease traps, along wallbases of sinks in rear-need cleaning due to debris.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any unnecessary articles along back wall of kitchen, must be elevated off the floors or removed, for pest control monitoring.