Panda Express 3517

17767 Harpers Run, Lutz, FL 33558

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Panda Express 3517 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Compared to the broader Lutz restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooking line. Operator removed to dirty towel bags. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed dry towel soiled on counter **Time Extended**

21-10-4

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beijing beef (126F - Hot Holding); Kongpao chicken (128F - Hot Holding); beef with shrimp (117F - Hot Holding); steak (98F - Hot Holding), operator voluntarily discarded all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager 7 employees working and no one has CFM. Employee informed manager and manager presented during inspection **Warning**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two green cutting board stained in kitchen **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watches while engaging food preparation. **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen, operator removed it to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooking line. Operator removed to dirty towel bags. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-10-4

Jun 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cash register and than began using clean equipment to serve food. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing.

12A-29-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli over ready to eat cabbage walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cabbage cut at 11am. 51F at 2:50pm. Manager put on ice to chill rapidly. Recheck 42F. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-06-5

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in womens bathroom. Manager posted hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jul 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express 3517 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express 3517 on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Panda Express 3517 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Panda Express 3517 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Panda Express 3517's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express 3517 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 3517 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 3517 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express 3517 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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