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Panda Express #591
209 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago 60606 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 27, 2026
27
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 27, 2026
- #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOOD ITEMS (PROTEINS, COOKED VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH WOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 3, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 18, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 17, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 16, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 10, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 29, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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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 #591 — questions
- Did Panda Express #591 pass its last health inspection?
- Panda Express #591 at 209 W Jackson Blvd was inspected on Jan 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Panda Express #591?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 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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