Panda Place

5641 Hwy 129, Pendergrass, GA 30567

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panda Place four times, with records going back to 2024. Panda Place was last inspected on Apr 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Proper date marking and disposition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Pendergrass restaurant, which scores around 89. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 25, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items stored in Reach-in cooler held longer than 24 hours with no date mark. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all RTE TCS items held longer than 24 hours are properly dated with 7 day discard date. Items dated. COS

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed noodles cooling in a tightly covered container in reach in cooler. Container uncovered and moved to reach in freezer. Noodles cooling correctly. COS.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak in three compartment sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee coffee cup store on top of rice cooker in kitchen. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all employee beverages are store outside of food prep or storage areas or drinks are stores in single service cups with a lid and a straw. Drink discarded. COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop stored in bulk sugar container with no handle. REPEAT.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak in three compartment sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Jan 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cook handle phone and return to work making boba drinks. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure hands are properly washed with soap and warm water for full 20 seconds when hands are contaminated or between tasks. Cook rewashed hands. COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer concentration in sanitize compartment of three compartment sink below 50ppm. CA: PIC advised to ensure all chlorine sanitizers are kept at a concentration between 50-100ppm. Sanitizer remade. COS.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in chest freezers stored uncovered. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all items not actively cooling are stored covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops held in room temperature water. PIC instructed to ensure scoop are stored in running water or water held at at least 135F.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Mar 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored over cooked meat in Reach-in Cooler. Corrective Action: Person-in charge instructed to follow proper storage order. PIC moved raw meat below all ready to eat items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken cooling in tightly stacked and covered container in Reach in Cooler. Containers unstacked and uncovered. Chicken observed to be cooling correctly.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Place on file is from Apr 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Place?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Place.

How does Panda Place compare to other restaurants in Pendergrass?

Panda Place most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pendergrass average of 89.

Has Panda Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Place have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Place 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 Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Place is inspected around two times per year on average.

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