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PANDA EXPRESS #2854

301 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 626-372-8203

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6308373
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 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 — 1 finding
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2936 Displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets is soiled on the flat top reach in cooler between the two flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room area.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Soda drink mix boxes on the floor in the back of the house. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand washing sinks 73 degrees at the cook line and near the office. Hot water everywhere else in the establishment.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Light not functioning. Two of the three lights not functioning in men's restroom.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel behind nozzles at drink machine in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Some certificates missing for employee on duty.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling tile missing. Front line dining room side
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Basic/14-69-4

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.