PANDA BUFFET
3901 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34205
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).