Panda Express

9524 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85305
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Panda Express was last inspected on Jun 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 97, which Panda Express' 90 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several plastic trays that were stacked together with water still trapped between them. Person in charge separated the nested trays so that they can fully air-dry. Discussed with person in charge to fully air-dry the dishware prior to stacking it together. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing
4-901.11
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a couple of plastic lids that have cracks in them. Once cracks have formed in the plastic it is no longer considered smooth or easily cleanable. Discussed with person in charge that once cracks/fissures form in the plastic dishware, it should be replaced with new dishware. Person in charge swapped out the damaged lids for undamaged lids. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
4-101.11(B-E)
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Panda Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panda Express have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.