Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

PANDA REST (THE)

806 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3677658
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13694756
DBPR license3500201

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins in reach in cooler in the back of kitchen and medicine and vitamins on the cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of household raid on shelve in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – 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 container of chicken and egg rolls in the reach in cooler made yesterday and not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in ice machine in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at screen door back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in both microwaves on the shelves in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with build up of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic42-03-5

Basic – – 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. Observed maintenance equipment throughout in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.