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Panda Express Restaurant

3000 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 3, 2026

Panda Express Restaurant was last inspected on February 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 3, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general
  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2614486 on 3-25-25:58- observed city of chicago certiied food manager without allergen training. Instructed to obtain and maintain proof on site for review. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside refuse area with excessive trash on ground under receptacles. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certiied foof manage3r without allergen training. Instructed to obtain and maintain proof on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor base in rear prep underneath 3-compartment sink. Instructed to enclose hole and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted on site while preparing and serving tcs foods (rice, chicken, steak, noodles) instructed to provide and maintain at least one on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor near rear utility sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of spills on floor beneath equipment in rear prep area. Observed build up in floor drains in front cooking area and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site. Instructed person in charge to obtain city of chicago foodservice manager certificate and retain original certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for managers. Instructed person in charge to acquire allergen training and retain certification on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside of womens toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet base on 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found water on floors in prep area and small storage closet, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Mgr unable to locate employee health policy. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: Mgr unable to verify procedure for clean up of responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide policy and required supplies at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs food at improper cold holding temperatures: 2 containers of garlic and oil mixture on rolling cart at cook line unrefrigerated and at improper temperatures of 48.1f and 51.4f. Approx 3lbs $10 value. Garlic and oil mixture discareded and denatured at this time. Instd manager to maintain at 41f or below at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Variety of cut vegetables in walk in cooler with date of preparation . Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days or a verifiable date marking system in place and disclosed to the cdph upon request. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Light out in womens toilet room. Instd to provide light and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to verify allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Summary report not displayed or visible to customers. Instd to have posted and visible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 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 certifed food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (noodles,rice,chicken,beef,etc)must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers to view.a new inspection report summary will be posted at this time.(serious 7-42-010b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage container when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from prep table,prep cooler,walk in cooler shelving units,wok station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep area,dining area,walk in freezer.must remove standing water from floor near rear door and prep areas.must replace misssing floor drain cover at walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust threshold at rear door.must clean debris from filters at hood.

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  10. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.