PANDA EXPRESS #2559
2591 US HWY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-243-8808
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 15 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. -cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding), reach in drawer on cook line, operator placed ice on cabbage for quick chill. 42FCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in dining room
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans above triple sink, operator separated to air dry
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler, operator used shop vac to clear
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -container above triple sink
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -drink lids on front line, operator inverted
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -operator hung to dry
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler, operator placed chicken below vegetables on bottom shelf of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding), reach in drawer on cook line, operator placed ice on cabbage for quick chill. 42FCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Yasvany
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in back kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed veggies over prepped broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket on bottom of walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat celery.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bleach stored over uncooked rice contains in back kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser has lime buildup at front drink area.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Silver strip outside walk in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored next to iced tea urn at front soda station.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink in back area.
One Light not functioning on hood system over cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink
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.