Panda Express 2351
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
100
Score
Panda Express 2351 has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “required employee training provided”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Ocala sits at 78, putting Panda Express 2351 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, cabbage petals 51F, cut cabbage 45F-51F, Rae beef/steak 46-48F, raw chicken 45-48F, teriyaki chicken 45-50F. Cooler with and ambient air temperature of 48F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, cabbage petals 51F, cut cabbage 45F-51F, Rae beef/steak 46-48F, raw chicken 45-48F, teriyaki chicken 45-50F. Cooler with and ambient air temperature of 48F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
67
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 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. At the cook line in Hot holding: cabinet, white rice 127F, seasoned rice 128F, per manager items left overnight.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line in Hot holding: cabinet, white rice 127F, seasoned rice 128F, per manager items left overnight.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two male employees with manager certifications expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five photocopies. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers stored above ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five photocopies. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees with manager certifications expired 01/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers on top of ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers with missing corners. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with a white wet cloth underneath, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in hot holding case at end of line: rice 99F in unit overnight. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan of rice in hot case overnight at 99F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at triple sink 0 ppm. Manager refreshed then 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Female employee on cookline opened bag of raw shrimp, dumped in fryer then changed gloves and continued to scoop sauce without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Female employee dumped sanitizer buckets in hand sink in ware wash area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates provided are photocopies of a FRLA blank certificate with employee information written in. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several pans on top of ice machine and clean dish shelf. Also, ice machine lid has a crack.
14-38-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Trash bags sitting on top of bag of rice. Cleaning gloves on top of bag in a box sodas. **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: cases of unwashed peppers on shelf over cases of noodles. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet towel on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
33
Aug 7, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bag of cabbage 50F on top of covered pans under lid of make table. Manager moved cabbage to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to faucet,no devices at hose connection ends. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line: shrimp 122F-128F, manager had employee reheat then 175F-178F. In hot holding cabinet: four pans of rice 120F-124F. Manager instructed employee to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched wall with gloved hands then continued to work without washing hands. Female employee placed item in pocket then continued to cook without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dining room and at drive thru soiled with build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training certificates provided are hand written onto a photo copy of an original FRLA SafeStaff certificate
53B-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fountain machine inside cabinets soiled with sticky substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic pans on clean dish shelf wetnested. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet towel on cookline.
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed green onions on shelf over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. Manager moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf laying on to go containers at drive thru. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Screw driver on shelf over prep sink in back kitchen area. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan on top of ice machine has a corner broken off. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
30
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express 2351 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express 2351 on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express 2351?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panda Express 2351.
How does Panda Express 2351 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Panda Express 2351 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Panda Express 2351's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Express 2351 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panda Express 2351 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 2351 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express 2351 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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