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PANDA BUFFET KU INC

3507 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32309

Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · 6 visits since November 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4703003
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice at 76° from previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015042287Sep 10, 2015Nov 9, 2015$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Noodles at buffet.
High priority/08B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with chicken blood.
Basic/23-03-4
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Rice discarded by operator.
High priority/03F-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife in prep area.
Basic/24-14-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab thawing at room temperature. Put under water during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Reusing old box to store breaded shrimp. Shrimp put in washable container.
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 52°F, beef at 52°F, Less than 4 hours per operator iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing hose.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice at 76° from previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Rice from previous day, discarded by operator.
High priority/03F-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli at 131° on buffet less than 4 hours per operator, reheated during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms on line to be cooked without washing.
Basic/08B-17-4
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut cabbage in old wax produce box. Cabbage removed and put in food grade pan.
High priority/08B-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over chicken. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray hose at hand sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose removed.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temp and standing water.
Basic/06-01-5

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.