PANDA BUFFET
2816F HWY 71, Marianna FL 32446
Last inspected May 21, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in ladies handicap bathroom stall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024048581 | Aug 6, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken stored inside raw chicken box in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cooked chicken stored inside raw chicken box in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed krab salad 60F on buffet since 10:30am, pasta salad 58F on buffet since 10:30am per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab salad 60F on buffet since 10:30am, pasta salad 58F on buffet since 10:30am per operator.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at handwashing sink in beverage station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no food with date marking.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed eight non-smooth ceiling tile in kitchen above prep areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen beef stored uncovered in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp stored in sink of still water. Operator removed shrimp to cooler during inspection.
Aug 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects around prep area inside of back door.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored in walk-in cooler over peeled onions and crab salad.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in ladies handicap bathroom stall.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 82 rodent droppings in the following locations: approximately 20 droppings in cabinet under sushi display, approximately 20 droppings on floor by hibachi grill, approximately 10 droppings on table under hibachi grill, approximately 20 droppings inside sriracha box, and approximately 12 droppings on shelves in dry storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken 45F, cooked chicken 45F, krab salad 56F in walk-in cooler, per Operator in walk-in cooler over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed low reach in cooler with raw shrimp 46F, krab 56F, per Operator in unit 10-15 minutes. Cream cheese and krab sushi rolls 65F on sushi bar, per Operator 30 minutes on bar, no time marked and no written procedure for holding product under time. Observed raw chicken 45F, cooked chicken 45F, krab salad 56F in walk-in cooler, per Operator in walk-in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black pepper chicken 122F on buffet line 30 minutes, per Operator. Operator states that all buffet items will be discarded in 30 minutes.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed swai thawed approximately 30 minutes ago, per Operator, at 55F at 2:35pm down to 52F at 3:43pm. Improper cooling. Fish moved to walk-in freezer for cooling.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator of establishment using laser pointer thermometer showing 8F in ice water.
No soap provided in men's or women's bathroom stalls.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at sushi station handwashing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold-like substance on interior of ice machine bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead small flying insects on fly strip above 3-compartment sink and approximately 50 on fly strip over prep area.
Accumulation of food debris in dish machine filter screen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed employee bathroom doorknob soiled, can opener handle soiled, walk-in cooler shelves soiled, cook line shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves soiled in reach in cooler near cook line.
Scallop shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed torn screen door by dish machine.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with bucket lids in sink not accessible to use and used for other purposes.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink by three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried chicken stored in walk in cooler with no cover for protection. Manager placed cover over product.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of fish in bucket on floor in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, shrimp uncovered in walk in freezer.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.