Panda Buffet & Grill

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee rinsing wiping towels in hand sink basin with gloved hands. Employee donned new gloves without handwashing and then handled cleaned utensils at sushi prep counter. **Warning**

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects observed flying and resting on food storage containers, paper towels, cleaned utensils, on food prep tables and at cook line in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. 1. Approximately 25 maggots observed in bucket of liquid with towels in it at the triple sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed container of raw shrimp stored directly on top of peeled uncooked onions in walk in cooler. 2. Observed container of raw fish stored on shelf above cooked noodles in walk in cooler. **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time markings observed at hot buffet, cold buffet, sushi rice, and sushi buffet. **Warning**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet, observed hoses attached at both ends of splitter. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi prep area. **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New food employee working less than one month. **Warning**

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed container of wiping cloths in hand sink basin at sushi prep area. 2. Observed scouring pad and soiled gloves in hand sink basin at ware wash area. 3. Observed soiled utensils in hand sink basin at cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed at least four employees, two line cooks and two prep cooks, working with food or food utensils with no certified manager on site. Certified manager, Qiong Chen, present at establishment at the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensil water 82F with in use rice spoons at rice warmers in kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened personal can of adrenaline stored on shelf next to cooked chicken in reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing on drain board at triple sink in kitchen at room temperature. **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handles stored in rice storage container with rice **Warning**

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard liner in three door reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on center door of three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened and uncovered buckets of sauce on floor at cook-line in kitchen. **Warning**

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

High Priority - Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. Discussed order of suspension of food license at 3:27 with operator De Lin, Operator is continuing to allow customers to get food from buffet tables and sit and eat, he states if he doesn't allow them to finish eating they won't pay. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach being used in 3 compartment sinkis not for food contact surfaces or dishes **Warning**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on floor in hallway going to restrooms 1 live on floor in kitchen just inside door way 13 live on wall and pipe behind wok station on cook line Approximately 90 live cockroaches under wok station on shelf 1 live on cove molding of 2nd steam table on dining area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both hand sinks in kitchen **Warning**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in walk in cooler not date marked **Warning**

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee food handlers certification are copies **Warning**

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks next to soda bibbs **Warning**

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines in server area **Warning**

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both restroom doors held open during operation **Warning**

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead on floor next to ice machine 1 dead on shelf in hibachi area 2 dead under ice cream freezer in buffet area 2 dead inside chest freezer door 11 dead under freezer just inside the door way 17 dead under dish machine 2 dead on floor in non working walk in cooler where dry food are kept 3 dead under protein hot table 3 dead in cabinet under second steam table in dining area 3 dead in cabinets under fish tank 3 dead on floor next to fish tank **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line soiled **Warning**

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through the entire kitchen **Warning**

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In non working walk in cooler **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back screen doors have gaps all the way around them **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine soiled with black mold like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and eggs present. Observed water line brackets in server station with excessive roach droppings. Observed 2 eggs under cold buffet line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 roach egg by front door **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 egg in cabinet under buffet table **Time Extended**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wire by soda station 4 live roaches on reach in cooler door handles 1 live roach on dish machine 10 live roaches in electrical box cover under water heater. 10 live on shelving bracket mounted to wall by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 5 live in gasket of upright freezer in kitchen 6 live in between sinks in back dish area 2 live under soda bibbs in server area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 4 live in cabinet under middle buffet table 1 live inside cabinet of hot buffet table 8 live in between the 3 compartment sinks in dish area 4 in between the sinks on one side of 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and fryer baskets on cook line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors and buffet line doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in server station 2 dead roaches under cold buffet. 5 dead roaches behind unused hot holding equipment in dining room 4 dead by right kitchen entrance 1 dead under hand sink on left cook line. 2 dead roaches in make line cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 dead in front of counter by front door 1 dead at front door behind coin machines 7 dead inside cabinet under fish tank 1 dead u dead gum ball machine 24 dead inside cabinet under buffet table 11 dead inside cabinet of hot buffet 2 dead on floor behind ice cream freezer 3 dead on floor going into kitchen 6 dead behind freezer on cook line 1 dead inside oven 22 dead under prep table in dish area 3 dead under dish machine 1 dead on top of dish machine 8 dead under drink station **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1 dead inside cabinet under hot holding buffet table 6 dead under stainless steel buffet cabinet by back wall 4 dead under ice cream freezer by back wall 1 dead inside oven on cook line 2 dead under drink station by ice machine 1 dead under soda bibbs 1 dead on shelf at front counter next to to go silverware **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, cook line equipment and reach in cooler doors soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food prep tables soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues on interior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. By back kitchen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wire by soda station 4 live roaches on reach in cooler door handles 1 live roach on dish machine 10 live roaches in electrical box cover under water heater. 10 live on shelving bracket mounted to wall by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Roach excrement and eggs present. Observed water line brackets in server station with excessive roach droppings. Observed 2 eggs under cold buffet line **Warning**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink **Warning**

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and fryer baskets on cook line soiled **Warning**

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler doors and buffet line doors **Warning**

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in server station 2 dead roaches under cold buffet. 5 dead roaches behind unused hot holding equipment in dining room 4 dead by right kitchen entrance 1 dead under hand sink on left cook line. 2 dead roaches in make line cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, cook line equipment and reach in cooler doors soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Food prep tables soiled **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues on interior **Warning**

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. By back kitchen door **Warning**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen **Warning**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on kitchen wall by light switch. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line **Warning**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken and cracked by walk in units, cook line and in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**