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PANDA EXPRESS #2866

9985 TAGORE PL, Orlando FL 32832 · 407-313-2237

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814306
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
JAN 25
APR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to operator. Operator printed and Putin binder.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025002079Nov 6, 2024Feb 17, 2025$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed purse from shelf with single service gloves and beverages.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On curtains at the entrance of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken.
Basic/33-15-4/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 21, 2026Warning 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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken.
Basic/33-15-4/Warning
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Light not functioning. 3 lights burned out under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light at hood missing shield. All the way to the right.
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to operator. Operator printed and Putin binder.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Per operator, certificates are not on site. Will email by end of day. Time Extended
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/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Operator states certificates are not on site but completed, they will email employee training certificates by end of day. Time Extended
Light not functioning. 3 lights burned out under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light at hood missing shield. All the way to the right.
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to operator. Operator printed and Putin binder.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Light not functioning. 3 lights burned out under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light at hood missing shield. All the way to the right.
Basic/38-07-4
Nov 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
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/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Light not functioning. 2 in hood
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 license
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter area.
Basic/36-22-4
Light not functioning. 2 in hood
Basic/36-62-4
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter sneeze guard is broken. Operator has the area covered with plastic until repairs happen
Basic/14-11-5
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster
Basic/33-15-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Hand wash sinks in by 3 compartment sink
Basic/33-38-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front of large wok
Basic/29-49-6
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the bathrooms
/45-02-4

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.