Panda Garden
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
45
Score
Panda Garden appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Panda Garden's 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
45
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
33
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator handle cellphone then touched clean pan with egg rolls; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken from walk in cooler to flip top cooler 3 hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryer area stored in pan: cooked egg roll (93F - Hot Holding) As per operator, reheated 30 mins prior. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At walk in freezer: Various cooked meat in freezer cooked on the Friday and Monday prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with bean sprout in walk in on floor and jug with oil in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line silver tray pans storing egg rolls on rolling rack. Operator removed cardboard.
14-05-4
52
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
58
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed several bottles with soap, bleach stored right next to containers with soy sauce on bottom shelf on prep area. Operator removed and stored chemicals away from food **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed two deep covered containers inside walk-in cooler with Cooked noodles at 3:05pm ( 76°F cooling) per operator product cooling since 2 pm rechecked at 3:25pm same temperature . At the current cooling rate products will not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator moved to sheet pans for proper cooling and transferred to walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
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 form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, cooked pork not dated marked inside walk-in cooler. Per operator products prepared and stored for approximately 36 hours. Operator dated marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Metal pans with no handle stored inside containers with rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour, salt, cornstarch on dry storage. Operator labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
50
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing mixing bowl with just water, followed by placing container with clean pans with out sanitation properly. Operator removed containers and transferred to 3 compartment sink for proper wash,rinse,sanitized procedures **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler #1 toufu 48°F cold Holding and inside flip top cooler #2 cooked pork wontons , 50°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler #1 toufu 48°F cold Holding and inside flip top cooler #2 cooked pork wontons , 50°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Garden on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Garden.
How does Panda Garden compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Panda Garden most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Panda Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Garden have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Panda Garden means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Panda Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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