PANDA BUFFET
3901 MANATEE AVE · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34205
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 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of medicine stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a plastic grocery bag in direct contact with beef on the cook line. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their standing reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Milk (53F – Cold Holding); Cream cheese (53F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there overnight and that all other foods were moved into their approximately 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the cheese and moved the remaining food to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their standing reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Milk (53F – Cold Holding); Cream cheese (53F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there overnight and that all other foods were moved into their approximately 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the cheese and moved the remaining food to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of oven cleaner and cases of kitchen rated insecticide stored next to food products in the kitchen. Operator moved the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the top of their dish machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing imitation crab at room temperature. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:24 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.