Panda Express #1680
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Panda Express #1680 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Panda Express #1680's latest score of 74 falls below the Palm Coast average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 500++quat. Person in charge stated they need to manually make the buckets as their dispenser is broken. Person in charge remade bucket too 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for time controls used for Rangoon.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line is soiled in bottom. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in back storage; single service bowels on floor. Person in charge moved to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Staff have not been trained since 5.23.
53B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer shelves are soiled with frozen peas and carrots. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line; garlic in oil 56F. Read package and it says it's packed in oil. Put on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; 6 containers of rice 124F; ( - Hot Holding). Placed on time until establishment can figure it out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: 6 containers of rice 121F.rice has been in unit 2 hours. Not placed on time/temperature control for safety. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; 6 containers of rice 124F; ( - Hot Holding). Placed on time until establishment can figure it out. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler; in drawers; raw beef 50F, raw beef 51F, raw chicken 47F, raw chicken 46F; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler since 10am now 11:28. Items placed on time control until cooler gets fixed. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ Establishment has 5 staff and no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer on walk in cooler reads 49F cold holding when inside temperatures are 41-42F.
05-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in cooler are loose not allowing door to shut properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
55
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
May 8, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #1680 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1680 on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1680?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1680.
How does Panda Express #1680 compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Panda Express #1680 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Panda Express #1680's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1680 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panda Express #1680 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 #1680 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1680 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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