PANDA EXPRESS #1772
4897 TOWN CENTER PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.564.4352
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ Observed 6 food handler employees preparing food with no certified food manager present. Food manager Ethan Tillner arrived during inspection
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 15 food handler employees hired over 60 days with 9 employees no proof of food handler training and 2 employees with expired food handler training certificates
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Blue ice bucket with in use ice scoop has standing water reside build up inside at ice machine
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
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Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Operator using steel scrubby to clean while in use with food contact surface. These materials may not be used on in-use food-contact surfaces because the food-contact surfaces are not in the process of being washed, rinsed, and sanitized
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer floor
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Observed that bucket of sanitizer at triple sink empty. Operator requested for employee to change out bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple food safety training certificates missing date of birth and date of training.
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 two employees food safety training certificates expired (Seng, Aiden)
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Observed that bucket of sanitizer at triple sink empty. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
Jan 24, 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
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of pineapple chunks dented and crimped around top rim of can. stop Sale
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belonging stored on counter next to container of fried rice near drive thru area. Employee removed phone from counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on front service line area. Operator emptied bucket and remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm
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.