PANDA EXPRESS, INC #1102

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Found observed previous minor violation not corrected at this time of complaint inspection(# 34) from inspection report#1689255, dated 3/10/2016, with a compliance date of 6/10/2016. #34( Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting).Citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting. (violation not corrected see violation #29)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tile in front kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving above 2 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, staircase not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and by 3 compartment sink needs re-grouting.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had exposed plaster/wallboard in staircase leading to bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,ONLY A ENLARGE COPY.ALSO NO EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE FRIED VGETABLE RICE,CHICKEN,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORED UNUSED FOOD PANS, EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR,IE LARGE OPENING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR 2 EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST ENROLL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3COMP SINK AND AT THE MOP SINK AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOPSINK BASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WOK STATION.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WINDOW SILLS AT THE FRONT OF STORE TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT COOKING LINE DRY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE ECOPM SINK AREA, UNDER AND NEXT TO MAIN COOKING AREA AND AT REAR AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER ARE LOCATED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE COUVING IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.AT SAME LOCATION MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN WALL TILE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE LADIES RESTROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: WHILE WAITING TO INTRODUCE MYSELF, I WITNESSED A MALE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER WIPE HIS NOSE WITH THE BACK OF HIS HAND AND BEGIN TOUCHING/PREPARING FOOD. ONCE IDENTIFIED HE THEN PUT ON A PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING HANDS. THEN OBSERVED A DIFFERENT MALE EMPLOYEE WHO HANDLES FOOD WET HIS HANDS AND THEN BEGIN TO DRY THEM WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO STOP AND ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. EDUCATED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CITATION #70245-11 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNER BY ICE MACHINE AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE SPILLS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LOWER SHELF OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.