PANDA REST (THE)
806 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed allergy medicine and vitamins on the cook line, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of raid pesticide on a prep table in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches on a shelf in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork and chow mein noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee R. Liao expired 5/30/2024. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in a bucket of water underneath sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed container of drinks on food prep tables in kitchen, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the bottom at back screen door. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler and bottle juice on the floor in the bar area. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves in the kitchen have old food debris in them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris and grease buildup on the floor around the fryer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, hot water is not working at 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools and a saw located in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce on the cook line not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.