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PANDA EXPRESS #1770

6752-1 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904.693.9616

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614311
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (50-51F - Cold Holding) stored on cooler on cooks line.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens kale (59F - Cold Holding)open bag stored on top of container of broccoli above chill line of cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 people working prepping and preparing food items no certified food manager present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on shelf near boxed fountain drinks.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in closest to cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
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Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 mop sink after splitter before green hose connection.
High priority/29-42-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food service employees working on certified manager present. Manager showed up at end of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Aileen B certification expired 9/23/25
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on small flip top cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on work top freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee beverages stored in the walk in freezer. Employee removed beverages.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (50F - Cold Holding) tofu stored in bin above chill line in flip top cooler. Spoke with manager about storing the tofu in a refrigerated slot in in the flip top cooler or utilize an ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing After splitter before green hose.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on vegetable cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Utensils in poor condition. Broken handle on measuring cup used to scoop vegetables.
Basic/14-12-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (50-51F - Cold Holding) stored on cooler on cooks line.
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean clear food storage pans stacked above triple sink
Basic/24-08-4
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slight black mold like substance on ice chute in dining area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on raw beef on reach in cooler drawer
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth Stored on prep table
Basic/21-12-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. In back storage area
Basic/36-36-4
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink, manager put cover on drain
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored on shelf above triple sink
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top interior of microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on Ice chute in dining area
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing near office area by rice cooker, employee provided paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stack on shelf above triple sink
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in the walk in cooler, employee properly stored onions
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in cooler drawer
Basic/23-03-4

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.