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PANDA EXPRESS #2389

15485 PANAMA CITY BEACH PARKWAY, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850.234.3800

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305579
Grade history
AUG 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 11 total live flying insects around window sill by booths in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026018803Mar 11, 2026Apr 9, 2026$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 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 — 2 findings
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Hand wash sink near register.
Basic/33-38-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in recharge zone.
/45-02-4
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 11 total live flying insects around window sill by booths in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2026 · No flying insect activity observed. Admin Complaint
Dead flying insects on premises. Approximately 25 total dead flying insects observed. Approximately 20 dead flying insects on floor under booths by window in dining area and approximately 5 dead flying insects on north window sill.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 12, 2026 · No dead flying insects observed. Admin Complaint
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 11 total live flying insects around window sill by booths in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Dead flying insects on premises. Approximately 25 total dead flying insects observed. Approximately 20 dead flying insects on floor under booths by window in dining area and approximately 5 dead flying insects on north window sill.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dead insects on premises. Observed approximately 27 dead winged insects. Approximately 12 on floor under tables by west facing windows, approximately 7 on sills of west facing windows, approximately 8 on floor by north facing windows.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By bathrooms.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. By rice cooking area.
Basic/33-38-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carton of liquid egg sitting on top of make table at 45F, per manager egg in this location for approximately 15 minutes, egg placed in reach in cooler below during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under side door by bathrooms.
Basic/35B-01-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. On cook line by walk in cooler.
Basic/33-38-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Crack in an in-use wok on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can by hand wash sink near cook lime hot hold oven.
Basic/33-38-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit near bathrooms blocked by caution cones, up able to be used, per manager there is a problem with the hinges.
/46-01-4
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coat and backpack on soda storage shelf. Manager moved on top of employee locker area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can next to hand sink by Kitchen service area.
Basic/33-38-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer bucket with towels over reach in cooler and manager moved on food prep table. Manager moved sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink behind cash register. Manager restocked paper towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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 new employees without employees illness form. Manager has them read and sign form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Manager wiped out during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 one new employee without employee illness form. Manager had employee read and sign during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.