Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PANDA BUFFET & GRILL

37915 EILAND BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2969838
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7172129
DBPR license6102309

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 27, 2019 1:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 27, 2019 3:38 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Flour stored in non food grade containers on storage shelf . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found under reach in cooler, 2 lives roaches found under fryer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on lo me in noodles prepared the night before. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.observed thick white substance in dish washing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches found on top of dish washer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Container observed wet nesting on bottom shelf of storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on floor near dish washer and reach-in coolers . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and broken near reach in freezer and walk-in freezer . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic06-05-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Raw chicken and beef thawing at room temperature. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink faucet leaking next to cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet clothes not stored in sanitizer bucket, observed on prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.