Panda House Express
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
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Panda House Express, located at 1751 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 14, 2026. This inspection identified one major and three minor violations related to food storage, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and personal cleanliness. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Sep 22, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
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Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers with food such as shrimp, beef, cabbage inside prep top cooler uncovered. All items must be stored covered except for items actively cooling. COS all items were covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat scraps from chicken inside produce sink. PIC advised that only produce should be prepared in this sink. COS Sink was cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees without adequate hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed openings/ entry points in wall towards back of kitchen where water heater is stored. C/A PIC advised to screen or seal all external openings to prevent entry of pests and vermin. Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier. Perimeter walls and roofs of a food service establishment shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
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