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PANDA EXPRESS #1796

2972 SOUTH KIRKMAN, Orlando FL 32811 · 407-291-1698

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5810509
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. -mop sink next
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer not working -all foods still frozen -advised items to be moved to walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -hose splitter, no vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Karol -Operator had employees fill out form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Joseph -renette -Andrea
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over teriyaki sauce I walk in cooler. Manager removed sauce.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drive thru. Operator washed nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area. Manager cleaned
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in at cook line manager cleaned.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers in ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in back storage area.
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter bucket 0ppm. Recheck 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.