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PANDA EXPRESS 3517

Health inspection records show PANDA EXPRESS 3517 in LUTZ has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

17767 Harpers Run
Florida, 33558
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13558995

  • 21-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooking line. Operator removed to dirty towel bags. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed dry towel soiled on counter **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912053

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watches while engaging food preparation. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen, operator removed it to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooking line. Operator removed to dirty towel bags. Corrected On-Site** 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. Beijing beef (126F - Hot Holding); Kongpao chicken (128F - Hot Holding); beef with shrimp (117F - Hot Holding); steak (98F - Hot Holding), operator voluntarily discarded all items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two green cutting board stained in kitchen 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 7 employees working and no one has CFM. Employee informed manager and manager presented during inspection Warning

Inspection Date: 6/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852472

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775186

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut lettuce 52 f sitting above the rim of the reach in cooler. Employee moved to walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374383

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over ready to eat cabbage walk in cooler.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cash register and than began using clean equipment to serve food. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing.