Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT

4638 E MICHIGAN ST · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3419576
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8613106
DBPR license5808039

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Across from walk in on shelf of food prep area.

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Uses time plan. Items are time marked, but plan not available. Gave operator copy to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

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

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and in storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage bins on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of sauce on floor in storage room. To go containers on floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright freezer in kitchen.

#8Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Fries and shrimp in white reach in freezer. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef sitting at room temperature on 3 compartment sink. Operator put in sink to thaw under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter.

#13Basic14-33-4

Basic – Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.