Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for Panda Express on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631516
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED 68.9F-70.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 17LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $88. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF A DRY INGREDIENT ON TOP OF RICE MAKER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623254
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622849
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD ON THE WALL,CEILING AND BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE (ECOLAB 8/13/25). PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERNS THROUGHT OUT, ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING WHERE FLIES ARE NOTED.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM #2612867 DATE 2/26/25 (Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590881 ON 3/12/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612867
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590881 ON 3/12/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590881
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 140F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED IN THE PREP SINK IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN MEAT COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE CENTER OF THE 2 EXIT DOORS TO THE GARBAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED RODENT-PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575078
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.(NO COPIES, OR PICTURES ARE ACCEPTED) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561116
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN 114F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP AREA. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $20.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD GARLIC IN OIL AT IM PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.7F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PRIORITY. COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552515
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511070
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,SHRIMP,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,EXIT AND REAR COMMON HALLWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FLOOR TROUGH NEAR SAME.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456558
Location recorded for this inspection · Panda Express · 723 S SEELEY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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