Inspection Report

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PANDA BUFFET KU INC

3507 THOMASVILLE RD · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3406636
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8554383
DBPR license4703003

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice at 76° from previous day.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03F-04-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Rice from previous day, discarded by operator.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli at 131° on buffet less than 4 hours per operator , reheated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water.

#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms on line to be cooked without washing.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.