PANDA GARDEN
1250 SEMINOLE BLVD, STE 5 · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment.through out
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.2 in kitchen area
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in eggs over potatoes, pork over noodles
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 100+ in dry storage hall 15 by sugar and salt storage 17 by clean dishes on cardboard on rack 14 on clean dish rack by reach in 25 on floor in front of 2 door reach in 35+ around large chest freezer in dish room 118+ around floor by rice cooker 22 on table by small black oven 20 in back room by water heater
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese mixture 60° in front reach in
Intermediate 7
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.containers holding spices and salt by woc
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.noodles, rice
Basic 15
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.throughout
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. From leak and missing
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.in refigerator
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.around 3 compartment sink
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.through out and around the edges
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of all reach ins, fryers, wok, sauce cart
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered.in freezers and reach in coolers
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.in reach in coolers
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.under 3 compartment sink big tub of water sitting there, under hand wash sink in dish ware area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.