Did Panda Express, Inc #1102 pass its last health inspection?

Panda Express, Inc #1102 at 29 E Madison St was inspected on Mar 31, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Panda Express, Inc #1102?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Panda Express, Inc #1102

29 E Madison St, Chicago 60602 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 31, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 31, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
#3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE MOPSINK.
#61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 31, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2016	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2016	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 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, Inc #1102 — questions

Did Panda Express, Inc #1102 pass its last health inspection?: Panda Express, Inc #1102 at 29 E Madison St was inspected on Mar 31, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Panda Express, Inc #1102?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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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