What is Red Panda's health inspection score?

Red Panda has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Red Panda last inspected?

Red Panda was last inspected on May 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Red Panda have?

Red Panda has 10 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Red Panda safe to eat at?

Red Panda has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Red Panda

Name: Red Panda
Address: 3034 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 67

3034 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Fair

Pilsen

Ranked #296 of 411 in Pilsen

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 21, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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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3034 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. BAGS OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER IN TWO OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE IN NON FOOD AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
CONTAINER OF LIME STORED IN THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING IN THE ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FIRST STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−26 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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