Panda Express Restaurant #2685

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue on interior of coolers on prep line. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose baseboard and cracked tile in rear prep/dry storage area near hot water heater and along wall by 3-comp sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain .

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in corners in rear storage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Manager corrected while on site.

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

Inspector’s note: O.bserved the flat grill drip tray full, instructed to empty/clean

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk salt container not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black residue on interior surfaces of ice dispenser on pop machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all surfaces on pop machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster no lid(broken off) not rodent proofed, instructed to call dumpster company and replace dumpster lid/or replace dumpster. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the walk-in cooler, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage bins not labeled, instd. To label bins.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked dry storage bins,instd. To replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear next to 3-compartment sink not clean, debris accumulation instd. To clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained, overflowing dumpster with exposed debris, unable to close lids and have tight fitting. Instd to clean and maintain dumpster with tight fitting lids. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage bins not labeled. Instd to label bins.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked dry storage bins. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear next to 3-compartment sink not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide records, logs.

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

Inspector’s note: Front and side door not rodent proofed. Must correct

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

Inspector’s note: No outside garbage containers or proof of container on site.

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

Inspector’s note: Front display cooler door thats connected to walk in cooler not staying closed. Tempertures are varing due to door issue. Must correct.