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 dateOctober 19, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3399627
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8529849
DBPR license6102309

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 19, 2023 4:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 21, 2023 4:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wire by soda station 4 live roaches on reach in cooler door handles 1 live roach on dish machine 10 live roaches in electrical box cover under water heater. 10 live on shelving bracket mounted to wall by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and eggs present. Observed water line brackets in server station with excessive roach droppings. Observed 2 eggs under cold buffet line **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and fryer baskets on cook line soiled **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors and buffet line doors **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in server station 2 dead roaches under cold buffet. 5 dead roaches behind unused hot holding equipment in dining room 4 dead by right kitchen entrance 1 dead under hand sink on left cook line. 2 dead roaches in make line cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, cook line equipment and reach in cooler doors soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food prep tables soiled **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues on interior **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. By back kitchen door **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 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.