Panda Express

4750 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Panda Express has five inspections in the public record. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC wash hands for 9 seconds at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.12
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple(7+) bags of chicken in the thawing process being stored in a prep sink with stagnant 91'F water at time of inspection. Discussed proper thawing methods with PIC. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC ran cool running water over the thawing chicken at time of inspection
3-501.13
82
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
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 Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Panda Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Panda Express inspected?

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