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Panda Express

835 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Panda Express, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Panda Express is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Aug 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Feb 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
Jul 20, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Panda Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express have averaged around three 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 two times per year on average.

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