PANDA EXPRESS #2022 Inspection – September 25, 2023

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink, backflow preventer located in wrong place, need to be at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side.

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On lower shelf in prep area, dicer blade has food debris. Operator moved to be asked. In dining room, three sofa nozzles have build up.

#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator only able to find two certificates, multiple employees present hired over 60 days with no certification available.

#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator not able to find proof of employee responsibilities, multiple employees present.

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#2Basic12B-09-5

Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee on cook line chewing gum.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under wok station has build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Florida Food Watch