Panda Express

5071 Sundance Trl, Wildwood, FL 34785

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Panda Express, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at splitter added” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Wildwood restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-09-30: No proof of employee training available **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area by cooler doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Luz Erik **Warning**

53A-02-7

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/ 5 food handling employees on shift **Warning**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area by cooler doors **Warning**

31B-04-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer 200ppm at recheck. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side

29-42-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ava

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some photocopies of certificates

53B-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Mar 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Panda Express?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at splitter added” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?

Panda Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wildwood average of 86.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Express have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 three times per year on average.

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