What is Panda Express #2522's health inspection score?

Panda Express #2522 has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 #2522 last inspected?

Panda Express #2522 was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panda Express #2522 have?

Panda Express #2522 has 6 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panda Express #2522 safe to eat at?

Panda Express #2522 has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Panda Express #2522

Name: Panda Express #2522
Address: 180 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 80

180 N WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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The Loop

Ranked #361 of 865 in The Loop

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4 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-15 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

180 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass 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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK RESIDUE IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.

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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