LITTLE PANDA
6550 HYPOLUXO RD, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 5616997886
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor under dry storage rack in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026038392 | Mar 26, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2026011583 | Dec 17, 2025 | Apr 8, 2026 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at front counter, one door reach in cooler - raw chicken stored over cooked pork. Operator placed reorganized storing raw chicken wings to the lower shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor under dry storage rack in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen. In customers restroom. Operator provided during the inspection.
1. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. Shelf under rice cookers rusted.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flip top opposite cook line, bowl with no handle used to dispense pork. Operator replaced with scoop with handle during the inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dry storage area, to go single service trays not stored inverted. Operator inverted during the inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches seen on floor under dry storage rack in kitchen. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, container of cooking oil in box stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter, utensils in standing water of 80F. Operator discarded water during the inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to properly dry during the inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage area,salt, msg, corn starch removed from its original container missing common name. Operator labeled during the inspection.
Dec 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground pork stored above bag of French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to left of fryers interior soiled, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize interior.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Dec 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground pork stored above bag of French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above cooked pork, garlic, and mixed vegetables, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw ground pork stored above whole muscle steak, discussed with operator who corrected storage products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on prep table bean sprouts (74F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes, discussed with operator who moved protocol reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink, discussed with operator who educated employee.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen large plastic bin of cooked pork (120-130F - Cooling) at 12:45 since 12:25 to 120-123F at 1:00, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in cooler to chill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to left of fryers interior soiled, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize interior.
Stored food not covered. In dry storage large food storage bin containing rice not covered, discussed with operator to cover product.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef returned to kitchen from outside, touched garbage bin, and went into walk in cooler without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over vegetables in walk in freezer. Not commercially packaged. Removed
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding); on counter. Out less than four hours. placed in cooler. Discussed TPHC with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (65F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Out less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today placed in cooler
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef washed hands in triple sink
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs and handled clean cooking Equipment Hands not washed in between Operator educated employee on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over peppers in walk in cooler Removed
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef rinsing hands in triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw beef, raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler was cooked 2 days ago. Operator date marked
Stored food not covered....cooked chicken,cooked egg rolls at walk in cooler. Operator covered
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container....fried chicken stored in card board box, egg rolls stored in news paper at walk in cooler. Operator removed paper, box.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw chicken above water bottles, cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic in oil 71° at cook line being held less than four hours, operator time marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at 3 compartment sink area. Operator moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored buckets, spoons in handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...krab Rangoon, egg rolls, cooked pork, cooked chicken at reach in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....egg rolls, general toa chicken, sweet and sour chicken at walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoons at 77° water by the rice cooker. Operator moved.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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