PANDA EXPRESS #2559

PANDA EXPRESS #2559 maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in CLERMONT. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2591 US HWY 27

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13541670

  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator placed chicken below vegetables on bottom shelf of cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding), reach in drawer on cook line, operator placed ice on cabbage for quick chill. 42FCorrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Yasvany

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826731

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in back kitchen.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed veggies over prepped broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738559

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket on bottom of walk in cooler
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat celery. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359805

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Silver strip outside walk in freezer.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to iced tea urn at front soda station. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Bleach stored over uncooked rice contains in back kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser has lime buildup at front drink area.
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453910

  • 36-62-4:Basic - One Light not functioning on hood system over cook line
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink in back area. Corrected On-Site