Panda Express #2854

301 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Panda Express #2854 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Panda Express #2854 was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Winter Haven restaurants, the typical score is 88; Panda Express #2854 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets is soiled on the flat top reach in cooler between the two flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

24-08-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room area.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda drink mix boxes on the floor in the back of the house. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand washing sinks 73 degrees at the cook line and near the office. Hot water everywhere else in the establishment.

27-16-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Two of the three lights not functioning in men's restroom.

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel behind nozzles at drink machine in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Some certificates missing for employee on duty.

53B-13-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Front line dining room side **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.

14-69-4

May 31, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 13, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds in men's bathroom.

27-14-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ordering station.

36-34-5

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust at soda machine back wall. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Two green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #2854 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #2854 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #2854?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #2854.

How does Panda Express #2854 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Panda Express #2854 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Panda Express #2854's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #2854 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express #2854 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 #2854 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #2854 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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