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PANDA EXPRESS #2029

2247 CAPITAL CIR NE, Tallahassee FL 32308

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703448
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
AUG 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at 48F and beef at 51F. Manager states 30 minutes in cold holding from thawing. Manager put beef in walk in freezer to bring to correct temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 17, 2025Inspection 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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute on beverage dispenser in dining room with mold like substance inside.
Basic/22-20-5
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make line. Manager moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in back room.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sliced red peppers. Make line. Manager moved
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In back area on upper rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in box over ready to eat broccoli.
Basic/08B-17-4
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Did not observe vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observe current license on display. Operator printed license and posted it during time of inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cooking pans wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observe hand wash sign at hand wash sink by steam table.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at 48F and beef at 51F. Manager states 30 minutes in cold holding from thawing. Manager put beef in walk in freezer to bring to correct temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.