Panda Express
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Panda Express, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.
Panda Express' latest score of 86 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked beef on the front line hot hold counter, 123°.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine white shroud is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: wiping cloth being used under a cutting board for prep in the back kitchen.
21-04-4
70
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two back packs and an apron hanging on single service items storage rack. Manager removed all the items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on flip-top make table cooler on cookline
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( sauce ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved mushrooms to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
86
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
90
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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. Observed: chicken on the front line 129F. The staff chose to discard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the front line reach-in cooler with an accumulation of debris on the bottom shelf.
22-02-4
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chicken at the front counter, 127.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles at the drive thru are soiled. ALSO, the tea nozzles in dining are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed: the ceiling tile over the mop sink is missing.
36-36-4
74
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle register and money, then return to serve line and handled single serve items and serving spoons without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager was advised of situation and told employee before handling single service items and serving spoons but they did not wash their hands or change gloves.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment displaying an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2020
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at the drive thru server station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in corner of back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's rest room in out of order and being refurbished. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
52
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at the drive thru window.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of chives
10-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in the back kitchen area.
51-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.
How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Panda Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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