PANDA EXPRESS RESTAURANT #2685 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF EGG MIXTURE IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 64.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10 LBS OF EGG MIXTURE AT A COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS ON PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS ON PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.