Panda Express
6420 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Restaurant ZIP 60707 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 28, 2026
Panda Express was last inspected on May 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 28, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19---observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water at the women washroom handwashing sink to be at 124.1f. The water temperature cannot be controlled by the user.instructed person-in- charge handwashing sink water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet.(a handwashing sink shall have a maximum hot water temperature of 120 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet). Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build-up inside the walk in cooler.instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (rice, beef , chicken etc.) is being handled and prepared.instructed the person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed cinnamon sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed small water leak from pipe below hand washing sink in rear prep area when water is running. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 8/23/2022, report #2562609. #58- found no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no non-expired allergen training certificates on site. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on premises. Manager instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site nor city of chicago certificate posted on premises while tcs foods are being handled prepared and served. Such as fried rice, orange chicken, beef, noodles etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of chicago certified food service manager at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on premises. Manager instructed tohave a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager without the allergen training. Instructed above that all employees holding ofchicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.