PANDA EXPRESS #2840 in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/07/23

CHICAGO, IL - PANDA EXPRESS #2840 received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/07/2023.

Located at 1250 S CANAL ST in the West Loop area, the establishment serves the local community. The West Loop neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The second violation concerned temperature control. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Observed a Leak Coming From the 1-compartment Sink Faucet Base Closest to the Exit Door. Observed a Leak at the Three-compartment Sink Right Faucet. Observed the Cold Water Knee Pedal on the Rear Prep Handwashing Sink Broken (sink Is Still Able to Provide Running Hot and Cold Water). Instructed Management to Repair All and Maintain.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The fourth violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Facilities Maintained - Comments: Observed the Outside Grease Container and Surrounding Not Maintained with Grease on the Ground Around the Container and Top of the Container. Also Noted Is Trash (plastic, Rags, Food Scraps, Etc) on the Container's Top. Instructed to Remove All Trash From the Top of the Container, Detail Clean the Top of the Container and the Surrounding Ground, and Maintain. Priority Foundation #7-38-020(b). Citation Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The fifth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Summary Report Displayed and Visible to the Public - Comments: Observed the Summary Report Not Posted From the Previous Inspection on 5/2/2022,. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/07/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.