PANDA EXPRESS #2022
1934 US HWY 1 S, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904.827.1124
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (54F - Cold Holding) left in reach in cooler for less than 3 hours and that has work order for cold holding issues. Person in charge had beef placed in walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (54F - Cold Holding) left in reach in cooler for less than 3 hours and that has work order for cold holding issues. Person in charge had beef placed in walk-in cooler.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at non chemical side of the split where hose is connected.
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. No proof that current employees on staff Jordan and Anija are informed of their responsibilities.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink near triple sink area. Operator refilled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Manager could not show proof of employees state required training certificates.
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. Observed no proof of employees being informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about illnesses.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm. Operator made new bucket and sanitizer read 100 ppm.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink, backflow preventer located in wrong place, need to be at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On lower shelf in prep area, dicer blade has food debris. Operator moved to be asked. In dining room, three sofa nozzles have build up.
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 only able to find two certificates, multiple employees present hired over 60 days with no certification available.
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. Operator not able to find proof of employee responsibilities, multiple employees present.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee on cook line chewing gum.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under wok station has build up.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Operator closed lid.
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