Panda Garden
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
70
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The city-wide average sits at 97, which Panda Garden's 70 doesn't quite reach.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed recently prepped raw chicken breast stored above RTE cut vegetables. Observed raw shelled and pooled eggs stored above a bucket of cut cabbage and whole carrots and onions. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Specialized processing method used without required variance
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dried rice stored at room temperature. PIC stated the rice is used for sizzling soup and is prepared from steamed rice that is dehydrated in the toaster oven then finished drying at room temperature. Advised PIC this is a specialized process deviating from the Food Code that requires a variance. Advised PIC to purchase a commercially processed rice from an approved source, or to process rice and complete the drying process in the walk in cooler. Advised PIC standard 7 day date marking procedures should be applied to dried rice processed onsite. A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyazenergovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances
3-502.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the back door propped open at the time of inspection without an air curtain or screened door present. PIC closed the door at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to maintain the door shut unless using an air curtain or tightly sealed screened door to help prevent pest entry. PIC closed the door at the time of inspection
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the rice scoop stored in still water measuring 80*F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Garden on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Panda Garden compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Panda Garden most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panda Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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