What is Panda Express #1422's health inspection score?

Panda Express #1422 has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panda Express #1422 last inspected?

Panda Express #1422 was last inspected on April 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panda Express #1422 have?

Panda Express #1422 has 44 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panda Express #1422 safe to eat at?

Panda Express #1422 has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Panda Express #1422 serve?

Panda Express #1422 serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Panda Express #1422

Name: Panda Express #1422
Address: 1654 W 119th ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 47

1654 W 119th ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/13/2026

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Chinese•Beverly

Ranked #20 of 22 in BeverlyBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-31 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 46/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (47/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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1654 W 119th ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jan

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint3 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Apr 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestFail

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF LOW REACH IN COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAK AT BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND WALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY NANCY MARTINEZ WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICKEN, NOODLES, RICE, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN FRONT HAND SINK IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DRAIN AND USE THE OTHER HAND SINK UNTIL SINK/DRAIN CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HOLD AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
SEE VIOLATION #59
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HOLD AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM APITL 10, 2024 REPORT #2592486 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. #OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE DUMPSTERS OPEN, FOOD, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND ALONG WITH THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS PRODUCTS SUCH AS RICE, CHICKEN, PORK ETC.. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SOMEONE ON SITE MUST HAVE CERTIFICATE AT ANYTIME FOOD IS BEING PREED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED A FULL PAN OF CHOW MEIN NOODLES FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE FOR SALE. NOODLES WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120 DEGREES. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS IN CASE ARE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN FRONT HAND SINK IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DRAIN AND USE THE OTHER HAND SINK UNTIL SINK/DRAIN CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE DUMPSTERS OPEN, FOOD, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND ALONG WITH THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HOLD AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 164.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE SANITIZER DISPENSING HOSE TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CUT SO THAT IT STOPS BEFORE THE WATER FILL LINE ON THE SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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