⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PANDA EXPRESS #1345

6201 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 1880126

28
Total Inspections
18
Passed
4
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2025 Inspection

March 4, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2024 Inspection

July 26, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME INSIDE THE COOLERS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2024 Inspection

March 27, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 3, 2023 Inspection

July 3, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREAS NOT CLEAN.FOOD SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MU...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2022 Inspection

May 27, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THR...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2021 Inspection

September 22, 2021• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AND THE AREA AROUND IT NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER INSIDE OF...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2020 Inspection

May 1, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THAT STORAGE RACKS USED FOR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IS LEANING ON BACK WALL. MUST KEEP FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2020 Inspection

February 5, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2019 Inspection

May 7, 2019• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 13, 2018 Inspection

April 13, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OR ON PREMISES FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 8-7-17 REPORT #2071996. GIVEN TO...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2017 Inspection

August 7, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES DOWN TO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 16, 2016 Inspection

December 16, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR TAKE OUT WINDOW AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR WITH KNEE PEDALS T...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 9, 2016 Inspection

December 9, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH GARBAGE AROUND DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED ENTIRE SECTION ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2016 Inspection

June 9, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2015 Inspection

December 1, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Counter shelving under pop dispensing units not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2015 Inspection

June 24, 2015• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/repla...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2015 Inspection

February 4, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, rear kitchen storage ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2014 Inspection

June 9, 2014• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED ACROSS THE WOK COOKIN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 3, 2014 Inspection

January 3, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC BIN CONTAINING WHITE RICE NOT LAB...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2013 Inspection

August 19, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2012 Inspection

December 19, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE REAR GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED GARBAGE AND HEAVY GREASE ACCUM...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2011 Inspection

October 17, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2010 Inspection

November 19, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, not clean need cleaning.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2010 Inspection

March 22, 2010• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately...

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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