Panda Express
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Panda Express has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of fresh garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) stored on seasoning tray at cook line. Operator moved item to walk-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temp: 50-52F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 large food containers have broken corners stored raw chicken and plant food in walk-in cooler. Operator replaced food containers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
78
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chow mein (120 - Hot Holding), steak (119F - Hot Holding) , and broccoli beef (126F - Hot Holding)on steam table Chow mein reheated to 167F, steak and broccoli beef - voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above 3-compartment sink Employee placed in dish area to be re-washed **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container on storage shelf Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reachin freezer on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reachin cooler on cook line adjacent to fryers Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager with no hair restraint serving customers on service line Manager placed on head **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
May 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink, corrected employee removed cart during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water, corrected, employee placed chicken in walk in cooler to continue the thawing process. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper employee hand washing procedures when placing gloves on . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test papers to test three compartment sink .
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile miss over soda boxes .
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen area .
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46°, corrected action , inspector had employee place raw chicken in walk in cooler in bring temperature to 41° **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by trays, corrected, employee removed trays during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and items stored on soda boxes, corrected , manager emoted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped container lids . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink .
36-22-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from under three compartment sink.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.
How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Panda Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Express have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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