Panda Chinese Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Sep 24, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     There is an accumulation of grease residue on equipment of the cookline and accumulation of residue on walls and shelving of the WI Cooler.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

2. Mar 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 5°F.

     Correction: Thermometer was calibrated during inspection.

     Code 4-203.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     There is condensation build up in the freezer, accumulating on boxes/bags of food.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Keep food away from the condensation drip. Defrost and clean Freezer to preclude the accumulation of ice on food packages.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     There is an accumulation of residue/debris on the floor underneath the cookline, floors, walls, shelving of the WI Cooler and the floor and surrounding area around the prep sink.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

     The mop sink is not accessible during inspection. Used to store a variety of objects in the basin.

     Correction: Clean out the mop sink and use it to fill and dump mop water.

     Code 5-203.13

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Ventilation hood is soiled and areas with heavy accumulation of residue.

     Correction: Clean ventilation hood at a frequency to preclude an accumulation of residue.

     Code 6-501.14

3. Nov 5, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Oct 14, 2025 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Freezer has an condensation leak and ice is building up on or adjacent to food product.

     Correction: Defrost freezer and maintain.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     All surfaces throughout the restaurant have an accumulation of residue. Floor, Walls, cooler doors, sides of equipment, ect.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

5. Sep 30, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     TCS foods made or opened in the establishment were not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of safe cooking temperatures.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on safe cooking temperatures so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and factsheet on proper cooking temperatures.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (6)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for chicken pieces.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Chicken was found at room temperature at 77F after 1.5 hrs. Chicken was moved into the freezer to help facilitate the cooling process.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Utensils found in the clean area have food debris and mold accumulated on the surfaces.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Multiple bins were moved to the warewashing area.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Multiple items found in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient. Containers were labeled during inspection.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Multiple instances were handles were found in the food in the bulk containers.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Scoops were removed from the bulk bins during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Freezer has an condensation leak and ice is building up on or adjacent to food product.

     Correction: Defrost freezer and maintain.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     All surfaces throughout the restaurant have an accumulation of residue. Floor, Walls, cooler doors, sides of equipment, ect.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

6. Mar 25, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - DELETERIOUS SUBSTANCES

     Food stored in several freezers is held in plastic grocery bags.

     Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles may not allow the migration of deleterious substances. Discontinue use of the plastic grocery bags.

     Code 4-102.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Cookline handwashing sink observed to have food debris during inspection.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The floor in the back food prep area is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

7. Oct 23, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - DELETERIOUS SUBSTANCES

     Food observed stored in plastic grocery bags in freezers.

     Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles may not allow the migration of deleterious substances. Utilize food safe bags for storing foods.

     Code 4-102.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The can opener is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Handle-less bowls used as scoops in bulk ingredient containers. The bowls were removed during inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The floor underneath and behind the fryer is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

8. Apr 25, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Cartons of raw shelled eggs are stored over shredded lettuce in the walk-in cooler. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf during inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Shrimp is being improperly thawed at room temperature. The shrimp was placed under running water during inspection.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoop handle was improperly stored in contact with the chicken in the Leader cooler. The handle was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the floor underneath and behind the fryer are soiled with grease and 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

     KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

     It was observed that eating utensils are stored or displayed in multiple locations where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.

     Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.

     Code 4-904.11 (A)

9. Nov 28, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shelled eggs were stored behind RTE vegetables in the prep cooler. The eggs were moved to the front during inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Chicken is being improperly thawed at room temperature. The chicken was placed in the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A handle-less bowl was improperly being used as a scoop in the bulk ingredients. The bowl was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The floors of the kitchen area are soiled with 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)