PANDA EXPRESS 2351
3435 Southwest College Road
Ocala, Florida, 34474
Canterbury Circle Apartments
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers stored above ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line in Hot holding: cabinet, white rice 127F, seasoned rice 128F, per manager items left overnight.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line in Hot holding: cabinet, white rice 127F, seasoned rice 128F, per manager items left overnight.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two male employees with manager certifications expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five photocopies. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers on top of ice machine.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers with missing corners. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with a white wet cloth underneath, employee removed. **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. Two employees with manager certifications expired 01/2024.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five photocopies. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).