PANDA EXPRESS #1873

Based on 9 health inspections, PANDA EXPRESS #1873 in TALLAHASSEE has earned a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

1410 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13612399

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10891781

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee cleaned ice scoop and put tray above ice machine for storage between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken temped at 119f. Offered operator to pull to continue cooking to temp. Operator opted to toss and make fresh batch. 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/
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

6/6/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8989004

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Small flies at dumpster

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8780689

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet bins stacked on top of each other not allowing to properly air dry at dish area. Manager properly stored wet bins during inspection. Corrected On-Site

7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8667093

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/3/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8659663

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in common area next to kitchen entrance and next to ice machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of soybean salad oil stored on floor next to dry storage area. Manager properly stored oil during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked beef steak in walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef steak 50F in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak 50F in walk in cooler at 3:00. Per manager beef steak was thawed and prepped at 11:00. See stop sale.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employees. Repeat Violation Warning

4/19/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8615101

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/19/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8519924

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed chow mein stir fry 109F cooked for buffet line. Manager reheated chow mein during inspection. New temperature 141F. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for any employees. Per manager only one employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Warning

10/6/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8379629

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine door. Manager cleaned door during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in holster with accumulation of debris next to ice machine. Manager cleaned ice scoop holster 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. Observed one cook employee working over 60 days without proof of food handler training. Repeat Violation