Panda Express #1345

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 24, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

2. Mar 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt build up inside prep area floor drains. Must clean interior of floor drains and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jul 26, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food with common name inside the coolers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer.instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Mar 27, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: We observed marinated raw shrimp(1.5 lbs) at improper temperature, stored inside prep cooler at front prep area, between 45f and 49f. Manager voluntarily discarded 1.5 lbs of raw marinated shrimp with value of $12. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed whisk and scoops stored between wall and behind faucet and handles at prep sink in rear prep area. Discussed with manager to correct issue

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at hand sink in front near drive thru area. Instructed manager to repair and matain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jul 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Jul 3, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster/grease container areas not clean.food spillage. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-020b. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

7. May 27, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Also observed dirty floors with food debris throughout kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to detail clean floor drain and floors throughout and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 29, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 22, 2021 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage enclosure and the area around it not maintained clean. Observed garbage and litter inside of the enclosure, around the enclosure and next to the grease dumpster. Also observed garbage on top of the grease dumpster and grease on the top and sides of the grease dumpster. Management instructed to maintain the area inside and outisde of the garbage enclosure clean at all times and clean the top and sides of the grease dumpster. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drain beneath the fountain pop dispenser cabinet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Mar 26, 2021 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

11. May 1, 2020 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that storage racks used for single service items is leaning on back wall. Must keep food items at least 6 inches away from floors, walls and ceiling

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

12. Feb 5, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - observed loose faucet handle at the handwash sink in the men's toilet room. Must repair and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

13. May 7, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage on all hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructd to provide cover/lid for the waste receptacles in women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all floor drain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Standing water under the soda machine in the drive up window area. Instructed to dry the floor to prevent insects/mosquitoes harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the solid light shield above the ice machine in the drive in window area(with stained) and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in both washroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

14. Apr 13, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: No summary report posted visible to customers or on premises from inspection made on 8-7-17 report #2071996. Given todays summary report and posted. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Expanding, uneven spray foam used to seal opening around tubing under the bag in box soda dispensing system. Must remove to make smooth and cleanable sealant.

15. Aug 7, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container with grease on top, lid,lips and dripping on the sides down to the ground. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Manager immediately had employees start clean the grease container. Serious violation #7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (chicken, noodles, beef etc). Instructed to have a city of chicago food service manager on site at all times. Serious violation #7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

16. Dec 16, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink near take out window and exposed hand sink in rear with knee pedals to turn hot and cold water on and off. Cold water pedals stick an do not turn off properly. Repair pedals and maintain.

17. Dec 9, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area unclean with garbage around dumpsters. Observed entire section of cover measuring 5 ft by 5ft missing from dumpster. Must replace cover so that dumpster is rodentproof. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink near take out window and exposed hand sink in rear with knee pedals to turn hot and cold water on and off. Cold water pedals stick an do not turn off properly. Repair pedals and maintain.

18. Jun 9, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while potenitally hazardous food is being preparred cooked and served including chicken shrimp and beef. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cabinet under soda dispensing area for drive through unclean with sicky soda residue. Clean and maintain. Observed cabinets under soda dispensing area for in house customers unclean with soda spills. Clean and maintain interior of cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking condition under sanitize compartment of 3 compartment sink. Far right compartment is leaking underneath. Repair and maintain.

19. Dec 1, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Counter shelving under pop dispensing units not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors by ice machine and by mop sink area need re-grouting, floors under cookinng eqhipment, walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling by 3 compartment sink area had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

20. Jun 24, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors by 3 compartment sink, and by cooking equipment in front prep area need re-grouting, floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles, light shields in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

21. Feb 4, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

22. Jun 9, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom shelf at the coolers and cold holding units located across the wok cooking station to remove food debri.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor around the long rectangular floor drain across from the 3-comp sink so as to be smooth and easily cleanable. This will also prevent pest breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must maintain floors dry under the 2-comp sink in the rear area to prevent pest breeding.

23. Jan 3, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label all food not in original containers. Found a large plastic bin containing white rice not labeled in the rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must maintain floors clean and dry in the rear area around the hot water heater tank and in the main customer dining area. Observed puddles of water at the above mentioned areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of the wok cooking area and in front of the 3-comp sink area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at cold water faucet base handle.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky copper pipe attached on the front side of the the hot water heater tank. Found puddle of water under pipe and around floor.

24. Aug 19, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors by ice machine, and under 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed clean. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

25. Dec 28, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

26. Dec 19, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found outside rear garbage area not properly maintained. Noted garbage and heavy grease accumulation under and around garbage dumpster and exterior surfaces of metal grease container encrusted with grease and garbage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and under storage racks inside walk-in cooler.

27. Oct 17, 2011 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site at the time of inspection. Instructed manager that certified manager has to have city of chicago certificate and must be posted in plain view for the public.(two managers has only state of illinois certificate).citation issued serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must provide label on all food containers that is not the original containers inside the walk in cooler .(noted all containers has date only).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk around the mop sink. Caulking worn out. Must provide lid/cover for all garbage containers in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cold handle of one of the faucet of the 3 compt sink missing. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter inside the locker room. Must clean, organize ,and dispose any unused items not being used to prevent pest/rodent activities.

28. Nov 19, 2010 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage areas not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: walls in rerar prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: light shields in prep areas not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

29. Mar 22, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WATER SPLASHING ONTO FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.