Panda Express #1422

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the fryers with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The base of both faucets on the 3-compartment sink leaks. Instructed to fix the leaks and maintain good plumbing.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of low reach in cooling units with food splatter and small food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet and leak at base of the faucet of the one compartment sink next to rear exit door. Also observed a leak at the drain pipe under the sanitizing sink of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall under the three compartment sink with a build up of dirt and wall splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed clear water backing up from floor drain when front hand sink is used. Instructed to correct drain and use the other hand sink until sink/drain corrected. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: See violation #59

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Clean and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed clear water backing up from floor drain when front hand sink is used. Instructed to correct drain and use the other hand sink until sink/drain corrected. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease and garbage area not maintained. Waste dumpsters open, food, food containers and debris on the ground along with the grease container with grease encrusted to the top of the container. Instructed manager on duty to clean area and maintain clean. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the sink in the women's toilet room in need of recaulking. Instructed manager to recaulk around sink and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sanitizer dispensing hose too long. Instructed manager to cut so that it stops before the water fill line on the sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles throughout prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to re-grout floor tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the floor drain under the 3-comparment sink with dirt, food and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor drain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 58.5f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles throughout prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to re-grout floor tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease and food debris underneath fryers on front cooking line. Instructed person in charge to deep clean and maintain at all times

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease and food debris underneath fryers on front cooking line. Instructed person in charge to deep clean and maintain at all times.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumster overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area at all times. Trash must be stored inside receptacle with lid shut to prevent entry points for pests. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease and food debris underneath fryers on front cooking line. Instructed person in charge to deep clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soda dispenser units stored on floor in storage closet. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to re-grout floor tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in floor drains in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean floor drains and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation # 58- (no proof of allergens training ,has not been corrected from last report date 2-7-2019. Priority foundation issued 7-42-090

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use forks stored next to garbage can in trash cabinet under self-service beverage area. Instructed manager to remove and properly store in sanitary manner to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue inside ice dispenser and nozzles on pop machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize interior and exterior surfaces on machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor in rear storage and inside floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean all floors and floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED NOODLES (162F), BEEF (154.7F), CHICKEN (156.9F). SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside the fryer door. Instructed to degrease and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust in vents located in the dining area. Instructed to clean. Observed sink in women's restroom coming off the wall. Instructed to reattach and recaulk sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in women's restroom being loose. Instructed to repair and replace loose rusted screws on the base of the toilet.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes located on the ground of the back storage area and in the walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate items 6 inches from the ground.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage cabinet not clean of debris under drink station in dining room.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice dispenser on pop machine, cabinets under pop machine in beverage area and fryer cabinets in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under soda dispenser unit in rear storage area(spills). And fryers in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields in prep area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking cold water handle on right faucet of 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice dispenser on pop machine, cabinets under pop machine in beverage area and fryer cabinets in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under soda dispenser unit in rear storage area(spills). And fryers in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all light shields in prep area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking cold water handle on right faucet of 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted when potentially hazardous food(chicken 205.5f) prepared and served. A city of chicago certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary from inspection report #1566947 on 8-31-15 not posted and visible to customers. Inspection report summary must be posted in plain view of customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all floor drains in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Secure loose light shields near front exposed sink and rear utility sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificated posted nor a manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Rice, chicken, beef, shrimp, etc.). Instructed to have both on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowls in the toilet rooms. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the nozzles on the soda machine, lower shelving in the cabinet under the beverage station and the interior of the left deep fryer.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in the corners in the rear storage and the interior of all floor drains in the storage and prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or no certified manager on duty when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served,ie cooking stir fry,chicken dishes,etc.serious violation issued -7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Storage articles(rugs,water hose,grill,etc) stored on floors in storage room,ie rear storagemust properly elevate at least 6- inches on adequate shelving .

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling lightshields not clean,dusty,etc.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served,(orange chicken,etc). Also no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on premises.serious citation issued 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Ice dispenser nozzel not clean at pop self serve machine.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust pan not cleaned,stored by 3-comp sink.must clean/maintain all cleaning equipment after each use,dust pans,mop water,etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of cooking area coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor under wok station. Need to replace missing floor drain cover where old ice machine was removed.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside light shields over front handsink. One light out in mens room need to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. COOKED BEEF 156.3*, AND COOKED SHRIMP 147.8*

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.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR

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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR PREP SINKS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN VENTS IN DINNING ROOM (DUSTY)

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS (GREASE BUILDUP).

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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields need cleaning in rear storage (dead insects).

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. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA.

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 NEED CLEANING AROUND WATER HEATER, POP MACHINE, ETC UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL STRAINERS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS).

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking back flow device under beverage machine and faucet on 3-comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H59958 COURT DATE 4-22-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

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. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.

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 NEED CLEANING IN SODA DISPENSER ROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.

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 NEED CLEANING IN SODA DISPENSER ROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.