Panda Express

2166 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Panda Express has four inspections in the public record. Panda Express was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to two violations previously.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Panda Express is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jul 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

May 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Dec 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

“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

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Panda Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Panda Express's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Express have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

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 two times per year on average.

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