Panda Express #1796

2972 South Kirkman, Orlando, FL 32811

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Panda Express #1796 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Panda Express #1796's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -hose splitter, no vacuum breaker

29-42-4

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. -Joseph -renette -Andrea

53B-13-5

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. -Karol -Operator had employees fill out form **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in back storage area.

22-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter bucket 0ppm. Recheck 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Feb 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of raw frozen chicken next and touching to shrimp on reach in freezer next to cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers over sauces in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards stored above prep sink in the kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on clear and metal pans stored in shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Dec 5, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of splitter is missing a vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans and clear containers stored in shelf above three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket walk-in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris next to prep sink.

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at counter next drive through area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #1796 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1796 on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1796?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1796.

How does Panda Express #1796 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Panda Express #1796 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Panda Express #1796's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panda Express #1796 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panda Express #1796 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 #1796 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1796 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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