PANDA EXPRESS #2196
710 NW 60 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714324
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove: cabbage (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cabbage was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Cabbage was cooked during inspection. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers:egg (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cabbage was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Cabbage was cooked during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Two employee certificates available, manager stated there are 21 employees.
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724982
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while pushing up glasses and proceeded to place rice in pan without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.
Inspection Date: 12/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8464240
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item under heat lamps in drive thru area: noodles (128F - Hot Holding). Manager stated noodles placed in hot holding unit one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned noodles to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 8/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346481
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while adjusting mask then proceeded to cook cabbage and noodles without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.