Panda Express Restaurant #1210
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
86
Score
Panda Express Restaurant #1210 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Panda Express Restaurant #1210 was last inspected on Sep 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brandon restaurant scores 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: All food handler certificate still expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Emailed reporting agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serve soda fountain has green substance inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cabinets at self-serve drink station **Warning**
36-22-4
67
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice on floor.
14-69-4
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 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. Observed 2 pans of rice in warmer temping at 125 degrees F **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove and place in cooler with another pan of chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
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/ Observed 5 employees **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Emailed to operator Observed employees complete during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside reachin cooler Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer on pipe under fan **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline Observed gaskets with black mold in reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled at time of inspection **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food in reach coolers on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed starch not labeled on cookline Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine near manager station
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-on employee place on drink station **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed a bag of clean blue linens stored near soda bib station
21-16-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored above 3-compartment sink wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor near mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 boxes of Chow Mein Noodles stored on floor in walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin cooler on cookline **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled above rice warmer on cookline
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express Restaurant #1210 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express Restaurant #1210 on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express Restaurant #1210?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express Restaurant #1210.
How does Panda Express Restaurant #1210 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Panda Express Restaurant #1210 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Panda Express Restaurant #1210's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express Restaurant #1210 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panda Express Restaurant #1210 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 Restaurant #1210 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express Restaurant #1210 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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