Did Red Panda pass its last health inspection?

Red Panda at 3034 S Halsted St was inspected on Jul 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".

What violations were cited at Red Panda?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF AND PORK STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED BOWLS OF FRIED TOFU AND SHREDDED CABBAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS BY SEPARATING RAW FOOD ITEM

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

Red Panda

3034 S Halsted St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 14, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 14, 2026

#15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF AND PORK STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED BOWLS OF FRIED TOFU AND SHREDDED CABBAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS BY SEPARATING RAW FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, PREPARATION, AND HOLDING FROM RAW READY-TO-EAT FOODS, COOKED READY-TO-EAT FOODS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BEFORE THEY ARE WASHED. FOOD ITEMS WERE REARRANGED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE. FOUND COOKED CRAB RANGOONS, EGG ROLLS, AND FRIED TOFU IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY AND LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MENTIONED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A STICKY INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CONTAINER OR SCOOP HOLDING UNIT.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ON ABOVE THE RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DISPENSING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINK AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES, COLD HOLDING/ FREEZER CHEST, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERY HANG WET MOPS TO DRY AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 14, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2025	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
May 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2024	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2023	License	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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Red Panda — questions

Did Red Panda pass its last health inspection?: Red Panda at 3034 S Halsted St was inspected on Jul 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Red Panda?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF AND PORK STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED BOWLS OF FRIED TOFU AND SHREDDED CABBAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS BY SEPARATING RAW FOOD ITEM
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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