Panda Express

1 West Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10468
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Panda Express, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Panda Express on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
70
Jul 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
May 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Panda Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panda Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Panda Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.