Panda Express #2148

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 25, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Aug 25, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with backflow prevention at the mop sink.

     Correction: Provide backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment. Action Taken: Instructed operator to acquire a backflow prevention device for the mop sink.

     Code 5-203.14

3. Jun 23, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready-to eat green beans with bare hands.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Action Taken: Instructed operator that all employees must wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Open garlic oil mixed was observed being stored on cook line un-refrigerated at 58 and 60 degrees F. Container for processed garlic mix states that product should be kept refrigerated.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Instructed operator to only take the amount of garlic mix required for use out and to refrigerate between use or develop a time as public health control plan in order to prevent the growth of bacteria.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with backflow prevention at the mop sink.

     Correction: Provide backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment. Action Taken: Instructed operator to acquire a backflow prevention device for the mop sink.

     Code 5-203.14

   • 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 Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - FOOD CONTACT WITH WATER OR ICE

     Bottled beverages stored in cooler with ice above the mouth piece.

     Correction: readjust beverages so that mouth pieces are above ice.

     Code 3-303.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter of cook line.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Employee observed filling container used to prepare rice with water at a hand washing sink.

     Correction: Obtain water for rice preparation at designated food prep sink, and only use handwashing sinks for handwashing. Action Taken: Instructed employee to stop filling the container at the hand washing sink and acquire water from designated food preparation sink.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     Observed outside garbage receptacle overflowing with refuse and additional trash stacked next to the receptacle.

     Correction: Increase waste removal frequency.

     Code 5-501.115

4. Jun 18, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Aug 9, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Jul 22, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Mop sink is not provided with a backflow prevention device.

     Correction: Provide a back-flow preventer vaccum breaker.

     Code 5-203.14

   • 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 Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed condensate build up on the condensor unit and on packages of food product in the walk in freezer.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition. Find source of condensate build up and repair.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - AREA, ENCLOSURES AND RECEPTACLES - GOOD REPAIR.

     The lid on the grease receptacle located in the enclosure is not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Replace grease receptacle.

     Code 5-501.111

7. Jun 29, 2023 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

8. Jun 7, 2023 Routine · 4 core
   • 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)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink by the hot holding units and men's restroom.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Action Taken: PIC provided handwash signage.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The light bulb in the walk in freezer is not in working condition.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     POSTING. EACH LICENSE SHALL BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE FOOD OR W&M ESTABLISHMENT

     No license is posted at the establishment

     Correction: Post the license in a location where it is visible to the public.

     Code MCO 68-21-10