Panda Express
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Panda Express seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Yulee sits at 71, putting Panda Express on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed lettuce under raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved lettuce to a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg on cook line at 50F, operator stated it had only been out of reach in cooler for 10 minutes, ambient air temp of cooler taken 37F, operator placed liquid egg. Back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of food manager certification for establishment. **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/ No certified food manager present, 6 employees working with and handling food in kitchen
53A-05-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested sanitizer bucket ok cook line and warewash area. Both were 0.
21-08-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple trash bags on ground behind dumpster.
33-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on shelf in walk in cooler operator moved water to a designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 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 on front line chicken breast (118F - Hot Holding) for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of chicken breast per company policy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose Bibb at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed in restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet in dumpster area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, chicken teriyaki 115F, and in drive through area, orange chicken 107F. Both items prepared approximately 15 minutes prior. Both items voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in drive through touched hair, hat, and ear and immediately engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee near front counter washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
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. Two different employees, one in drive through and one at cash register, handled money and immediately engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Inspector coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working today.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink dispenser in dining area.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
50-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under drink dispenser in dining area.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two (2) wet towels on counter in cooking area.
21-12-4
33
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on walk in cooler door
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink over cook line cooler, moved to sink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler across from line
14-69-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.
How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
Panda Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Yulee average of 71.
Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express 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 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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