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PANDA EXPRESS

515 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60605

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-01-15; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-01-15), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-01-15: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGROLLS) ARE BEING PREPARED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH A CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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