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Panda House Chinese Restaurant

5230 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 330502604
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
33
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Panda House Chinese Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2024. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Marathon facility scores 67, putting Panda House Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

5
Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In glass door cooler with food removed by operator **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg roll (121*F - Hot Holding); Poultry (81*F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 71F sitting on table at cook-line. Sprouts were put into walking cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs at 75F on cook line.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in WIC **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing without running cold water in kitchen
06-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
33
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 127 F Cos 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad in hand sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach cooler gaskets are soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, potatoes stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cabbage
21-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food used in potatoes
14-01-5
58
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 62 F preparing to put in smoker . Cooked chicken on line at 62F , was returned to walk-in cooler to cool down **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in WIC not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Pork thawing on table . **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda House Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda House Chinese Restaurant on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda House Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda House Chinese Restaurant.

How does Panda House Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Marathon?

Panda House Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.

Has Panda House Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panda House Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Panda House Chinese Restaurant 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.

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