Panda Express #2630

2468 Sun Vista Dr, Wesley Chapel, FL 33559

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Panda Express #2630 has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Wesley Chapel facility scores 86, putting Panda Express #2630 on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 51F cold holding in cold unit by grill. Manager didn't know how long it has been there, he voluntarily discarded it

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 51F cold holding in cold unit by grill. Manager didn't know how long it has been there, he voluntarily discarded it

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and grease stained on stem table counter. Manager took it and wash it properly **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of prep cooler, manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while engaging food preparation. Manager asked her to remove it **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers not air dry and nesting.manager removed them to rewash **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior grease buildup

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nozzle and ice dispenser exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup

23-03-4

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area surrounding soda nozzles at self serve station. Discussed with manager.

23-03-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor in cabinet underneath self serve soda machine in seating area. Employee started to clean and sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

35A-03-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Had employee stop what he was doing and wash his hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator also.

12A-07-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute and beverage dispensing nozzles.

22-20-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches found in drive-thur area in cabinet with to-go boxes. Operator removed all boxes and had employee clean and sanitized area. Operator currently has pest control services weekly.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked wet, manager had pans rewashed and set to air dry **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under equipment on cooks line.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #2630 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #2630 on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #2630?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #2630.

How does Panda Express #2630 compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?

Panda Express #2630 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.

Has Panda Express #2630's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panda Express #2630 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Panda Express #2630 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Panda Express #2630 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #2630 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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