Panda Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Panda Chinese Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Non of the cooked food at the walk-in cooler have a date mark operator stated cooked yesterday morning and the day before yesterday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sweet sour sauce stored on floor on floor back of the house. Operator moved it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler shelves . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp stored at the walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator left chicken in standing water to thawed. Operator switch on the faucet to thawed in cold running water . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen equipment.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
52
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken skin stored top of wanton dough at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork dumplings stored on bottom of raw shell eggs at the bottom of make table . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bone stored on top of raw shrimp at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle have sanitizer no label Front area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves .
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. All the food at the reach-in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
47
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Across from walk in on shelf of food prep area.
41-07-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Uses time plan. Items are time marked, but plan not available. Gave operator copy to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage bins on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of sauce on floor in storage room. To go containers on floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries and shrimp in white reach in freezer. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef sitting at room temperature on 3 compartment sink. Operator put in sink to thaw under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
33
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in the bottom and side of the back exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed bed in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
43-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area and 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the expo table
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg and sal containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
43
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Chinese Restaurant.
How does Panda Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Panda Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Panda Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Chinese Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Panda Chinese Restaurant 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 Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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