PANDA EXPRESS #1656

PANDA EXPRESS #1656 has 10 health inspections on file for its FORT MYERS location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

16421 Corporate Commerce Way
Fort Myers, Florida, 33913
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504326

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed there is no current license displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster one side lid is damaged/detached and dumpster is open. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster has no drain plug present. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 33-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink next to glass walk in cooler doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service plates box stored directly on kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water pooling in bottom of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed employees and PIC had no knowledge of big 6 food borne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Spoke to manager, no knowledge of employee reporting forms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Spoke to manager, there are no employee reporting agreements in site. Emailed a copy of employee reporting form to operator. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495394

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near rear exit door in kitchen is damaged and hanging down. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed there is no current license displayed.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster one side lid is damaged/detached and dumpster is open.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster has no drain plug present.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink next to glass walk in cooler doors.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service plates box stored directly on kitchen floor.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water pooling in bottom of walk in cooler.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed employees and PIC had no knowledge of big 6 food borne illnesses.
  • 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. Spoke to manager, no knowledge of employee reporting forms. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488549

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged sagging ceiling tile in prep kitchen area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with deep grooves in prep kitchen.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt on counter of cook's line unlabeled.

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461925

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board deep grooves by prep sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed green cutting board deep grooves by prep sink. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker bell damaged or removed from mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed vacuum breaker bell damaged or removed from mop sink faucet **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10865470

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board deep grooves by prep sink. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Operator moved beef to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on dirty apron then pick up clean utensils to serve food. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook's line. Per Operator, items in unit less than four hours. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker bell damaged or removed from mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door blocked by trash can filled with cardboard.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715860

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736660

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager cleaned microwave during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • 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/
  • 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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out Form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8628512

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator. Priority: Basic
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Priority: Intermediate

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536330

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain on files. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357678

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.