Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Panda Express
515 S State St, Chicago 60605 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 15, 2026
22
Inspections on record
17
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 15, 2026
- #1PERSON 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.
- #2CITY 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.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #58ALLERGEN 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 history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 6, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 13, 2019 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 6, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 29, 2015 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 21, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 17, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2011 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Panda Express — questions
- Did Panda Express pass its last health inspection?
- Panda Express at 515 S State St was inspected on Jan 15, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Panda Express?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: 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.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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