Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PANDA GARDEN

1250 SEMINOLE BLVD, STE 5 · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3374971
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8446875
DBPR license6212953

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in to go bags in chest freezers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crawfish (56F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F – Cold Holding) in cooler on cook line, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease and food debris on surface of cook line. Knives on cook line with visible food residue (not in use, no customers present or food prep being conducted) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour bin **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over kitchen

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door to kitchen

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of equipment on cook line. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Crab legs in chest freezer not covered

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins with white powder not labeled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.