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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Panda Express Restaurant #2693

3000 W 26th St

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Feb 3, 2026

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2614486 ON 3-25-25:58- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 25, 2025

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND UNDER RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIED FOOF MANAGE3R WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 27, 2024

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR BASE IN REAR PREP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, STEAK, NOODLES) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source

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