What is Panda China's health inspection score?

Panda China has a SafeDine safety score of 89 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 China last inspected?

Panda China was last inspected on January 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panda China have?

Panda China has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panda China safe to eat at?

Yes, Panda China has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Panda China

Name: Panda China
Address: 4042 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 89

4042 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/9/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #529 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 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 issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 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

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SAUCE/OIL BOTTLES USED AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK WITH GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18--OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE REPORTS WERE DATED ON 5-12-23 AND 10-25-2022. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSE EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WIRE BRUSH IN POOR REPAIR WITH WIRES HANGING OUT THAT IS USED TO CLEAN LARGE PANS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BRUSH.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM INSIDE FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING GRILL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE. FOOD HANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS AT SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES WITH CLUTTER.(TOOLS).MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 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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