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PANDA BUFFET

PANDA BUFFET has 6 health inspections on file for its BRADENTON location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3901 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34205
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518097

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the top of their dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514632

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the top of their dish machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing imitation crab at room temperature. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of medicine stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a plastic grocery bag in direct contact with beef on the cook line. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their standing reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there overnight and that all other foods were moved into their approximately 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the cheese and moved the remaining food to the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their standing reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there overnight and that all other foods were moved into their approximately 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the cheese and moved the remaining food to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of oven cleaner and cases of kitchen rated insecticide stored next to food products in the kitchen. Operator moved the chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8870042

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained/ damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen. Owner replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on walk-in freezer broken.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed area in kitchen that floor is not smooth and durable.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored next to onions. Owner moved medicine. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736363

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Cleaning scheduled for next week. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow preventer on Y fitting at mop sink.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan.

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516112

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white heavily grooved cutting board. Owner threw out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee shoes on shelf next to onions. Owner moved shoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl of raw chicken wings over tub of cooked noodles. Owner moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357352

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white grooved cutting board in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food line. Owner moved cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior wall of walk in cooler and freezer rusted. Owner has materials to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strips hanging over food line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two food prep tables with rusted bottom shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of panda oyster sauce. Owner removed from shelf in dry storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.