PANDA EXPRESS #1422 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS PRODUCTS SUCH AS RICE, CHICKEN, PORK ETC.. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SOMEONE ON SITE MUST HAVE CERTIFICATE AT ANYTIME FOOD IS BEING PREED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED A FULL PAN OF CHOW MEIN NOODLES FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE. NOODLES WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120 DEGREES. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS IN CASE ARE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.