PANDA EXPRESS #1731
13460 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.992.2066
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 3 visits since April 2024
APR 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (46-56F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler. Cooked rice prepared last night prior to closing per the operator. Rice not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in drawer across from wok station. Operator stated cook had drawer open during lunch a lot. Operator placed raw chicken in walk in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection and raw chicken 39F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb next to mop sink without a vacuum breaker/ backflow preventer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Observed vacuum breaker incorrectly installed above attached splitter. Discussed with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine soiled. Also, two soda nozzles at soda dispenser in dining area soiled. Operator cleaned ice chute and two nozzles during this inspection.
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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. Observed multiple employee food safety training certificates expired in July and Sept.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry. Operator separated pans to properly air dry.
Feb 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (46-56F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler. Cooked rice prepared last night prior to closing per the operator. Rice not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked rice (46-56F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler. Cooked rice prepared last night prior to closing per the operator. Rice not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. Stop sale
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Operator has placed incorrectly. Operator stated she will buy another vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from walk-in-cooler. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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.