PANDA EXPRESS #2196
710 NW 60 ST, Gainesville FL 32607 · 352.333-2776
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Six bins of Chicken dated 11/17 and 11/18 all at 44F in walk-in-cooler. Manager advised that Chicken had been in the walk-in-cooler for more than 24 hours.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone by seasonings above prep, employee moved phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above Three compartment sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster also open.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent soiled with grease above flat top. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cooks line across from wok. Drain trough on drink machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo knives on floor under soda machine, manager moved.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Six bins of Chicken dated 11/17 and 11/18 all at 44F in walk-in-cooler. Manager advised that Chicken had been in the walk-in-cooler for more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Six bins of Chicken dated 11/17 and 11/18 all at 44F in walk-in-cooler. Manager advised that Chicken had been in the walk-in-cooler for more than 24 hours.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walk-in-cooler thermometer at 54F; Ambient Temperature of walk-in-cooler 46F
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. Twenty employees employed more than 60 days. Manager does not have proof of food handler training for any of the twenty employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displays an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of onions hanging from shelf over drink bottles in walk-in-cooler
Jul 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Two employee training certificates available, manager stated there are twenty employees for establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lighter on reach-in cooler across from fryer. Employee removed lighter during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer doors for reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Area around soda nozzles of drive thru soda machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove: cabbage (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cabbage was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Cabbage was cooked during inspection. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers:egg (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cabbage was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Cabbage was cooked during inspection.
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. Two employee certificates available, manager stated there are 21 employees.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Nov 6, 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
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while pushing up glasses and proceeded to place rice in pan without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item under heat lamps in drive thru area: noodles (128F - Hot Holding). Manager stated noodles placed in hot holding unit one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned noodles to kitchen to reheat.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while adjusting mask then proceeded to cook cabbage and noodles without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler on cook line.
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