Panda Express #1873
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Panda Express #1873 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Panda Express #1873 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken temped at 119f. Offered operator to pull to continue cooking to temp. Operator opted to toss and make fresh batch. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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**
53B-01-5
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee cleaned ice scoop and put tray above ice machine for storage between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
67
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Small flies at dumpster
35A-02-7
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet bins stacked on top of each other not allowing to properly air dry at dish area. Manager properly stored wet bins during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
95
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked beef steak in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef steak 50F in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak 50F in walk in cooler at 3:00. Per manager beef steak was thawed and prepped at 11:00. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in common area next to kitchen entrance and next to ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of soybean salad oil stored on floor next to dry storage area. Manager properly stored oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
50
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed chow mein stir fry 109F cooked for buffet line. Manager reheated chow mein during inspection. New temperature 141F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
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. Observed no proof of training for any employees. Per manager only one employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
78
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed one cook employee working over 60 days without proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine door. Manager cleaned door during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in holster with accumulation of debris next to ice machine. Manager cleaned ice scoop holster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
82
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks throughout establishment. Observed maximum water temperature at 72F.
27-16-4
82
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in ware washing area.
27-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in disrepair in walk in freezer.
36-10-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #1873 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1873 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1873?
Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1873.
How does Panda Express #1873 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Panda Express #1873 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Panda Express #1873's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1873 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panda Express #1873 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Panda Express #1873 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1873 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants