Panda Express

90-04 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11374
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Panda Express stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Panda Express is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Required calorie information not posted/improperly posted.
16C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Nov 20, 2024. 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 Queens?

Panda Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

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