Panda Express #1140

3154 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Panda Express #1140 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Winter Garden average 66, so Panda Express #1140 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.O ppm at wiping bucket.Afterwards,200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-40-4

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice,130 f held less than four hours.Operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-15-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut cabbage,46 f,cut kale,46 f,noodles,46 f held less than four hours stated operator.Advised operator to call technician.Manager is transferring noodles,kale and cut cabbage to walk in freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime build up on iced dispenser holder. Iced tea nozzle has a lime build up. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Mushrooms not washed prior to preparation. **Warning**

08B-39-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled by the walk in cooler. **Warning**

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cabbage,56 f held less than four hours.Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea nozzle has a lime build up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor.

21-17-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in one of the women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of the two doors in the dining room. **Repeat Violation**

35B-05-4

Mar 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut cabbage,51 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red cutting board.

14-09-4

Basic - Unwashed peppers stored over ready-to-eat kale in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Forks at drive thru station. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cooks line.

14-69-4

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic in oil on line 72°. Per operator garlic was pull out 2 hours prior to. Operator placed in reach in cooler for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 15, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels./front counter hand sink near drive through/paper towel jammed/ **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues and standing water/front cook line two reach in coolers.

22-16-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #1140 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1140 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1140?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1140.

How does Panda Express #1140 compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

Panda Express #1140 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.

Has Panda Express #1140's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1140 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Panda Express #1140 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 Express #1140 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1140 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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