Panda Express #2559

2591 Us Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Panda Express #2559 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

Panda Express #2559's latest score is in line with the Clermont average of 68. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding), reach in drawer on cook line, operator placed ice on cabbage for quick chill. 42FCorrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator placed chicken below vegetables on bottom shelf of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

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. -Yasvany

53B-14-5

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in cooler

36-22-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in back kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed veggies over prepped broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Bleach stored over uncooked rice contains in back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser has lime buildup at front drink area.

22-02-4

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

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to iced tea urn at front soda station. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Silver strip outside walk in freezer.

36-03-4

Aug 4, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink in back area. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - One Light not functioning on hood system over cook line

36-62-4

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored over single service items in rear dry storage. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. Two employees employed longer than 60 days, Hjordys.

53B-13-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near drive thru, and sink in ladies room.

29-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, green cutting boards in clean wares area

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris near three compartment sink

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #2559 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #2559 on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #2559?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #2559.

How does Panda Express #2559 compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Panda Express #2559 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clermont average of 68.

Has Panda Express #2559's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #2559 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 #2559 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 #2559 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #2559 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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