Panda Express #2470
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
Panda Express #2470 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Panda Express #2470's latest score of 67 falls below the Daytona Beach average of 71. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda station
22-02-4
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. -observed 2 certificates
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under CO Tank
36-10-4
67
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -at mop sink vacuum break not on proper part of splitter that has hose.
29-34-4
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. -observed only some employee certificates,new hires
11-26-1
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 3 certificates
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn in walk in freezer -rice hot holding cabinet missing handle
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on walk in cooler
23-03-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -liquid egg 45f less than four hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -vacuum break not on separate connections for small hose
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of soy sauce on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -water damage around vent above cashier area -soiled vent above menu -small amount of mold like substance area vent in mens and ladies -wall and ceiling soiled above storage closet by bathrooms -some ceiling tiles in dining room with water damage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Men's and Women's restroom vents above toilets dusty, other parts of violation complied. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -2 reach in coolers on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -water damage around vent above cashier area -soiled vent above menu -small amount of mold like substance area vent in mens and ladies -wall and ceiling soiled above storage closet by bathrooms -some ceiling tiles in dining room with water damage **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of peas/carrots **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets reach in freezer to on Cookline **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -2 reach in coolers on cookline **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -knee cold water at handsink leaking,by office area **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
67
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food worker washed, rinsed and sanitized but did not change gloves and wash hands, prior to handling food. Educated operator.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline liquid eggs (46F - Cold Holding)/10 minutes , operator returned to cold holding unit.
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Tops of sugar , corn starch and brown rice containers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface, from three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at dining room area100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
47
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Noodles 124-131f - employee reheating
03B-15-5
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. -per manager books on order
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -small amount of ice on floor in freezer, water drips onto floor by door
14-69-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #2470 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #2470 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #2470?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #2470.
How does Panda Express #2470 compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Panda Express #2470 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Panda Express #2470's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #2470 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panda Express #2470 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 #2470 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #2470 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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