What is Panda Express Restaurant #2685's health inspection score?

Panda Express Restaurant #2685 has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panda Express Restaurant #2685 last inspected?

Panda Express Restaurant #2685 was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panda Express Restaurant #2685 have?

Panda Express Restaurant #2685 has 8 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panda Express Restaurant #2685 safe to eat at?

Yes, Panda Express Restaurant #2685 has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Panda Express Restaurant #2685

Name: Panda Express Restaurant #2685
Address: 6501 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 95

6501 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #296 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SYRUP RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE UNDER SODA BIB SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF EGG MIXTURE IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 64.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10 LBS OF EGG MIXTURE AT A COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS ON PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGENT TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARD AND CRACKED TILE IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL BY 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 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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