PANDA EXPRESS 3376
17284 US 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-574-6088
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute by drive thru Ice chute in the dining room.
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. Provided form. Operator and employee filled out and signed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back room next to mop sink. Operator cleaned.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In male restroom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute by drive thru.
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. Provided form. Operator signed and date and employee filled out and sign and date.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining room and drive thru
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. Provided forms to operator they were signed.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. Operator separated. **Corrective Action Taken.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the men's restroom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids at front counter. Operator inverted.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area. - Ice chute at drink station in drive thru.
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/
Food stored on floor. -Walking freezer
Light not functioning. - 5 light outs in hood system.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-incooler. across wok station
Utensils in poor condition. - bulk rice bin top cracked
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soda stations (Lobby and drive thru)
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - pink substance in ice chute in drink machines in dining area and drive thru.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. - light fixture in prep area
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil on cooks line. Operator discarded.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Rice station
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.