Panda Express #2196

710 Nw 60 St, Gainesville, FL 32607

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Panda Express #2196, the earliest from 2022. Panda Express #2196 was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Missing drain plug at dumpster” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item under heat lamps in drive thru area: noodles (128F - Hot Holding). Manager stated noodles placed in hot holding unit one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned noodles to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while adjusting mask then proceeded to cook cabbage and noodles without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles at the drive Thru have foreign substance. ALSO, the dining area soda nozzles are soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the 3 compartment sink hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some paper copies.

53B-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license available for review.

50-09-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed lack of last inspection available for review.

51-18-6

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed a used apron on a cook line flip top.

21-14-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #2196 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #2196 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #2196?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #2196.

How does Panda Express #2196 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Panda Express #2196 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Panda Express #2196's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #2196 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express #2196 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 #2196 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #2196 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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