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PANDA EXPRESS #1874

2214 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-971-1188

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916864
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024010165Nov 16, 2023Jul 1, 2024$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath wok station.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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. Plastic food containers on shelf over three-compartments sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 3 sani buckets tested 0-100ppm. Operator remade solutions, all tested 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
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. Francisco M 07-13-024
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copied version of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association certificates
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on obtaining current print out of license.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cook line reach in cooler in disrepair. Operator has new gaskets to install. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Outside dumpster missing lid. Operator states they are in the process of obtaining new one.
Basic/33-15-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed at time of inspection and posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 16, 2023 · Operator states the employee training books are in back order and not completed yet. Admin Complaint
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning

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.