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PANDA EXPRESS #2559

2591 US HWY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-243-8808

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats77
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508708
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 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. -cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding), reach in drawer on cook line, operator placed ice on cabbage for quick chill. 42FCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
High priority/03A-02-5/
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 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 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in dining room
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans above triple sink, operator separated to air dry
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler, operator used shop vac to clear
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -container above triple sink
Basic/16-46-4
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -drink lids on front line, operator inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -operator hung to dry
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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**
High priority/03A-02-5/
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
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in back kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed veggies over prepped broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket on bottom of walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat celery.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bleach stored over uncooked rice contains in back kitchen area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser has lime buildup at front drink area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Silver strip outside walk in freezer.
Basic/36-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored next to iced tea urn at front soda station.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink in back area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
One Light not functioning on hood system over cook line
Basic/36-62-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.