Panda Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
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Score
Panda Buffet appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
By comparison, the average New Smyrna Beach facility scores 72, putting Panda Buffet on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
13
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline with no time or temperature control for safety: ribs 63F, noodles 59F, cut cabbage 57F. Raw shell eggs ambient 62F. Cooked garlic in oil 59F - in sushi case, raw fish, krab, raw fish, prepared rolls, and eel 48-60F. Out and returned to cooler per operator - sushi rolls 57-62F, cut melon 43-48F, noodles 48F, Krab 44F on buffet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: On time as a public health control sushi buffet Melon 36 F (cold holding); No tcs in sushi display cooler. Noodles 36 F (cold holding); In kitchen bottom shelf 44-46F cooked chicken upright coolers cooked previous day.operator moved to walk in cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
22
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Sushi roll time mark was not changed when sushi was replaced about an hour ago per operator
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi cooler krab 46F. Operator moved closer to the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Crispy noodles, cookies, sauce **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw chicken trays over beef, walk in freezer - walk in cooler, raw fish over krab salad, raw chicken over green beans corrected on site
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. (Togo bags) - For wontons in reach in cooler corrected on site. - walk in freezer multiple items
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese mix, krab salad **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hand mixer blade **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen entrance **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and cooking area
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cases in the walk in freezer - oil containers next to kitchen entrance and in storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Cookline: Side of reach in cooler, hood filters, side of fryers, area around woks, pressed wood shelving - walk in cooler shelving **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Kitchen entrance handsink
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Buffet on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Panda Buffet compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Panda Buffet most recently scored 13 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Panda Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panda Buffet have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Panda Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Panda Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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