Panda Express #2462

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 22, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     A metal food pan was set above dish area storing clean knifes containing a rusted scraper with rust present on the inside bottom of the metal container from a previous moisture source.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Rusty scraper was discarded and knifes and pan were rewashed and sanitized.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

2. Jan 17, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Significant number of cleaned metal hotel pans of varying size contain food debris and sticky residue from previous use that were not removed during warewashing process.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Temperature display on upright hot-hold unit on cookline has error preventing monitoring of internal ambient temperature. No alternate method for monitoring had been provided.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Bottom interior surface of prep table cooler has standing water in which some packaged product sits. Rack for placement of cleaned wares has build-up of grime from insufficient cleaning frequency. Prep cooler door seals contain food debris accumulations. Area of ceiling behind the cooling unit in the walk-in cooler contains formations of mold due to humidity inside. Walk-in cooler light fixture approx. 36 inches long contains significant mold formations. Stainless steel shelf for clean ware storage contains dried food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Plastic hotel pans observed stored and stacked together while still wet from warewashing.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

3. Apr 16, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Various food-contact utensils, wares, and equipment were found soiled with a sticky food residue and dried food debris, including knives, metal pans, lids, a shaker cup, and a scraper.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Ensure that warewashing process is adequate for the removal of oils and debris.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Steel wool and green scrub pads for removal of hardened physical matter during ware washing oberserved stored in hotel pan with standing water and food pieces/debris at bottom. Steel wool and scrub pads found soiled with debris as well.

     Correction: Store such items in a container that allows for drainage to prevent accumulation of stagnant water and food debris. Increase monitoring frequency of scrubbing implements and discard when soiled or otherwise contaminated.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Recently cleaned interlocking plastic containers observed to be not fully air-dried prior to stacking and storage.

     Correction: Completely air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Single-use drink cups stored unprotected near cash registers such that lip-contact surfaces are exposed to potential incidental contact behind register and potential contamination from above as the cups are directly below the space where cash is exchanged.

     Correction: Store single-use drink cups in such a way that lip-contact surfaces are protected and not exposed to potential contamination.

     Code 4-903.11 (C)