Panda Express #2876

4620 S Florida Ave #100, Lakeland, FL 33813
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Panda Express #2876, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 2, 2025. 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.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his nose then proceeded to engage in assembling food for the drive thru customers. I had the employee to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vents on the interior vent cover on the microwave on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
22-08-4
90
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of Birth missing on some. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Black forks at the front counter. Operator stored the utensils with handles first. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
82
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #2876 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #2876 on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #2876?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #2876.

How does Panda Express #2876 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Panda Express #2876 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Panda Express #2876's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #2876 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 #2876 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 #2876 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #2876 is inspected around two times per year on average.