What is Panda Express # 1370's health inspection score?

Panda Express # 1370 has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panda Express # 1370 last inspected?

Panda Express # 1370 was last inspected on February 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panda Express # 1370 have?

Panda Express # 1370 has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panda Express # 1370 safe to eat at?

Panda Express # 1370 has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Panda Express # 1370 serve?

Panda Express # 1370 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Panda Express # 1370

Name: Panda Express # 1370
Address: 500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 81

500 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/24/2026

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #786 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Mar

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON-SITE IN POOR REPAIR, METALLIC PROBE SIGNIFICANTLY BENT. OTHER THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR USE IN MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DIGITAL THERMOMETER WITH BENT METALLIC PROBE AND MAINTAIN ALL UTENSILS AND TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES IN GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED: INTERNAL CAVITY OF DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS; COMPRESSOR AND FILTER OF 2-DOOR LINE COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON WALL AND CEILING TILES ADJACENT TO MAIN COOK LINE AREA VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION ON ADJACENT WALL AND CEILING SURFACES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( Chicken, Rice...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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