PANDA REST (THE)
806 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the bottom at back screen door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, hot water is not working at 2 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
42-03-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce on the cook line not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.