PANDA REST (THE)
806 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on shelf above the Three Compartment Sink. Observed 1 live roach above the cook line. Observed one live roach at the by right exit door at microwave area. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's restroom. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ruei Jung Liao **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 13
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelves not durable and are pealing apart at sinks, pot area and back. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack at the Three Compartment Sink area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on shelf with pots above hand washing sink. Observed one dead roach in hand washing sink. Observed four dead roaches on shelf next to microwave entrance area. Operator cleaned area and removed dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-25-5Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
23-22-4Basic – Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
14-46-4Basic – Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination, bowls for lemons at drink counter, and plates at buffet line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:33 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.