PANDA EXPRESS #1873
1410 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-222-6899
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Small flies at dumpster
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken temped at 119f. Offered operator to pull to continue cooking to temp. Operator opted to toss and make fresh batch.
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/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee cleaned ice scoop and put tray above ice machine for storage between uses.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found. Small flies at dumpster
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet bins stacked on top of each other not allowing to properly air dry at dish area. Manager properly stored wet bins during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked beef steak in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef steak 50F in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak 50F in walk in cooler at 3:00. Per manager beef steak was thawed and prepped at 11:00. See stop sale.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employees.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in common area next to kitchen entrance and next to ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of soybean salad oil stored on floor next to dry storage area. Manager properly stored oil during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed chow mein stir fry 109F cooked for buffet line. Manager reheated chow mein during inspection. New temperature 141F.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for any employees. Per manager only one employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed one cook employee working over 60 days without proof of food handler training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine door. Manager cleaned door during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in holster with accumulation of debris next to ice machine. Manager cleaned ice scoop holster during inspection.
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.