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PANDA EXPRESS RESTAURANT #1210

PANDA EXPRESS RESTAURANT #1210 maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in BRANDON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1251 East Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455370

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: All food handler certificate still expired. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10943048

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cabinets at self-serve drink station Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serve soda fountain has green substance inside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Emailed reporting agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724686

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Employee replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black/green substance observed inside ice chute at self serve soda fountain.

Inspection Date: 6/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8684913

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice on floor.

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473295

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside reachin cooler Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer on pipe under fan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline Observed gaskets with black mold in reachin cooler on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346144

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside reachin cooler Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer on pipe under fan Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline Observed gaskets with black mold in reachin cooler on cookline Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled at time of inspection 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 over raw beef in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove and place in cooler with another pan of chicken Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pans of rice in warmer temping at 125 degrees F Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees Warning
  • 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. Emailed to operator Observed employees complete during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning