DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PANDA BUFFET & GRILL

37915 Eiland Boulevard
Florida, 33542
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548098

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines in server area Warning
  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both restroom doors held open during operation Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks next to soda bibbs Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead on floor next to ice machine 1 dead on shelf in hibachi area 2 dead under ice cream freezer in buffet area 2 dead inside chest freezer door 11 dead under freezer just inside the door way 17 dead under dish machine 2 dead on floor in non working walk in cooler where dry food are kept 3 dead under protein hot table 3 dead in cabinet under second steam table in dining area 3 dead in cabinets under fish tank 3 dead on floor next to fish tank Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through the entire kitchen Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In non working walk in cooler Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back screen doors have gaps all the way around them Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine soiled with black mold like substance Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm Warning
  • 50-10-4:High Priority - Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. Discussed order of suspension of food license at 3:27 with operator De Lin, Operator is continuing to allow customers to get food from buffet tables and sit and eat, he states if he doesn't allow them to finish eating they won't pay. Admin Complaint
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach being used in 3 compartment sinkis not for food contact surfaces or dishes Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on floor in hallway going to restrooms 1 live on floor in kitchen just inside door way 13 live on wall and pipe behind wok station on cook line Approximately 90 live cockroaches under wok station on shelf 1 live on cove molding of 2nd steam table on dining area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both hand sinks in kitchen Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in walk in cooler not date marked Warning
  • 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. All employee food handlers certification are copies Warning

Inspection Date: 10/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8532027

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors and buffet line doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, cook line equipment and reach in cooler doors soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food prep tables soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. By back kitchen door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Emailed to operator **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and fryer baskets on cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531858

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors and buffet line doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in server station 2 dead roaches under cold buffet. 5 dead roaches behind unused hot holding equipment in dining room 4 dead by right kitchen entrance 1 dead under hand sink on left cook line. 2 dead roaches in make line cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 dead in front of counter by front door 1 dead at front door behind coin machines 7 dead inside cabinet under fish tank 1 dead u dead gum ball machine 24 dead inside cabinet under buffet table 11 dead inside cabinet of hot buffet 2 dead on floor behind ice cream freezer 3 dead on floor going into kitchen 6 dead behind freezer on cook line 1 dead inside oven 22 dead under prep table in dish area 3 dead under dish machine 1 dead on top of dish machine 8 dead under drink station **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 dead inside cabinet under hot holding buffet table 6 dead under stainless steel buffet cabinet by back wall 4 dead under ice cream freezer by back wall 1 dead inside oven on cook line 2 dead under drink station by ice machine 1 dead under soda bibbs 1 dead on shelf at front counter next to to go silverware **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, cook line equipment and reach in cooler doors soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food prep tables soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues on interior Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. By back kitchen door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wire by soda station 4 live roaches on reach in cooler door handles 1 live roach on dish machine 10 live roaches in electrical box cover under water heater. 10 live on shelving bracket mounted to wall by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 5 live in gasket of upright freezer in kitchen 6 live in between sinks in back dish area 2 live under soda bibbs in server area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 4 live in cabinet under middle buffet table 1 live inside cabinet of hot buffet table 8 live in between the 3 compartment sinks in dish area 4 in between the sinks on one side of 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and eggs present. Observed water line brackets in server station with excessive roach droppings. Observed 2 eggs under cold buffet line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 roach egg by front door **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 egg in cabinet under buffet table **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and fryer baskets on cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531185

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors and buffet line doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in server station 2 dead roaches under cold buffet. 5 dead roaches behind unused hot holding equipment in dining room 4 dead by right kitchen entrance 1 dead under hand sink on left cook line. 2 dead roaches in make line cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 dead in front of counter by front door 1 dead at front door behind coin machines 7 dead inside cabinet under fish tank 1 dead u dead gum ball machine 24 dead inside cabinet under buffet table 11 dead inside cabinet of hot buffet 2 dead on floor behind ice cream freezer 3 dead on floor going into kitchen 6 dead behind freezer on cook line 1 dead inside oven 22 dead under prep table in dish area 3 dead under dish machine 1 dead on top of dish machine 8 dead under drink station **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, cook line equipment and reach in cooler doors soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food prep tables soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues on interior Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. By back kitchen door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wire by soda station 4 live roaches on reach in cooler door handles 1 live roach on dish machine 10 live roaches in electrical box cover under water heater. 10 live on shelving bracket mounted to wall by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 5 live in gasket of upright freezer in kitchen 6 live in between sinks in back dish area 2 live under soda bibbs in server area **Time Extended**
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and eggs present. Observed water line brackets in server station with excessive roach droppings. Observed 2 eggs under cold buffet line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 roach egg by front door **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and fryer baskets on cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529849

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors and buffet line doors Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in server station 2 dead roaches under cold buffet. 5 dead roaches behind unused hot holding equipment in dining room 4 dead by right kitchen entrance 1 dead under hand sink on left cook line. 2 dead roaches in make line cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, cook line equipment and reach in cooler doors soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food prep tables soiled Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues on interior Warning
  • 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. By back kitchen door Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wire by soda station 4 live roaches on reach in cooler door handles 1 live roach on dish machine 10 live roaches in electrical box cover under water heater. 10 live on shelving bracket mounted to wall by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and eggs present. Observed water line brackets in server station with excessive roach droppings. Observed 2 eggs under cold buffet line Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and fryer baskets on cook line soiled Warning