Panda Express #1304
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
64
Score
Panda Express #1304 has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee picket up dish off floor, failed to wash hands before resuming work with food
12A-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -storage shelf above 3 compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in cooler floor -soda input line at rear door **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line cooler, double door side
22-16-4
64
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went and purchased bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
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. Inspector provided printed copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Inspector provided printed copy and operator signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
74
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink . **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small make table . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the ladies restroom and the whole way to the restroom water come from the ceiling . **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 out by the hoods .
36-62-4
74
May 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cobwebs throughout
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of cooking equipment
23-03-4
86
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The one by the dish area . **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table facing the fryer.
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at the floor Next to the heater .
29-19-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet.
29-11-4
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Operator said form is in folder at home.
11-27-4
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. Emailed a copy
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen and walk in cooler and freezer.
36-22-4
74
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 compartment sink .
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 chicken boxes stored in the floor at the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. The hoods.
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
74
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases on floor in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at customer self service beverage station. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.150ppm second check 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook pushed trash down in Trashcan with bare hands and proceeded to use scrapper and spatula to clean grill. He washed his hands after completing task. Educated staff **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Veggie wash sink
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
61
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Served order, rang up customer and started preparing food for new customer without changing gloves or hand washing. Educated staff and she washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine door
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above hot water heater.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Manager cleaned it up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
58
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
16-36-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Extend for 30 days. Manager not at store. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ manager turned dish on the side. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #1304 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1304 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1304?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1304.
How does Panda Express #1304 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Panda Express #1304 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Panda Express #1304's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1304 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panda Express #1304 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Panda Express #1304 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1304 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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