Pf Chang's to Go

16412 New Independence Pkwy Ste 130, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pf Chang's to Go has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Pf Chang's to Go was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

Pf Chang's to Go's latest score is in line with the Winter Garden average of 66. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Trash can by handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.Cambro dish and lid in kitchen.
14-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and dry shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
67
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained fryer strainer. Mixer head is soiled. Interior of ice nozzle has a pink color. Steamer baskets have a residue build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Bicarbonate soda in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-16-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dish storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Cooks line..
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Cooks line.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Cooked Chicken . **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit at cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a residue build up by the three comp sink area. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.
23-03-4
43
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Cut lettuce.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Pasta baskets and strainers have a residue build up. Interior of ice machine is soiled. Dipper well is soiled. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Yellow substance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Dish storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents are dusty by the three comp sink area.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Side of back door.
35B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed onions stored over ready-to-eat cabbage in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
43
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented can present. Slight dent on the side of the can..
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash cans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Yellow substance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled in kitchen. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Small cutting boards and large are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents soiled in kitchen. Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed strawberries stored over washed green beans in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
37
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior lip of rice steamer. -Mixer head.
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Red cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Across from fryer.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from wok station.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Under three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
47
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
37
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Cutting boards are soiled throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
78
Jul 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by the mop sink.
36-22-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pf Chang's to Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pf Chang's to Go on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pf Chang's to Go?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pf Chang's to Go.

How does Pf Chang's to Go compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

Pf Chang's to Go most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Garden average of 66.

Has Pf Chang's to Go's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pf Chang's to Go have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pf Chang's to Go means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pf Chang's to Go inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pf Chang's to Go is inspected around three times per year on average.