Panda Express 3635

5270 S Hwy 98, Lakeland, FL 33812

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Panda Express 3635 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 85, putting Panda Express 3635 on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2025 posted. The manager printed and posted the current business license. February 1, 2026. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink stored on a shelf inside the reach in cooler next to above a container of sauce across from the cook line. The beverage was moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Prep- sink used for warewashing. Used to wash serving trays. I informed the employee to use the 3 compartment sink.

16-28-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. July 5,2023

51-18-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2024.

50-09-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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

24-08-4

Jul 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Mar 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express 3635 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express 3635 on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express 3635?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express 3635.

How does Panda Express 3635 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Panda Express 3635 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Panda Express 3635's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express 3635 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express 3635 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 3635 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express 3635 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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