Panda Express

908 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Panda Express has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The city-wide average for Tempe sits at 94, putting Panda Express on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed 3 bay sink hot water handle to be broken and faucet leaking at time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
95
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 49*F - 52*F in western most cookline refrigerator: raw chicken and cabbage/kale mix. Person in charge indicated the chicken had been in the unit since ~10am and the cabbage/kale mix had been in the unit since ~12pm. The person in charge determined the unit had been inadvertently unplugged at some point in the day. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 49.8*F. Person in charge had not taken internal temperatures in the last 4 hours. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The unit was plugged in, and a measured ambient temperature of 35.7*F was observed within 30 minutes. The raw chicken was discarded, and the cabbage/kale remained in the unit
4-301.11
90
Aug 6, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed a pan of rice in a hot holding unit with an internal temperature of 130*F. The person in charge indicated it was prepared 1.75 hours before inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Panda Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 94.

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.