PANDA EXPRESS #2029
2247 CAPITAL CIR NE, Tallahassee FL 32308
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
5 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. Observed ice chute on beverage dispenser in dining room with mold like substance inside.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in back room.
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
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In back area on upper rack.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in box over ready to eat broccoli.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Did not observe vacuum breaker at mop sink.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Did not observe current license on display. Operator printed license and posted it during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cooking pans wet nesting.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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