PANDA EXPRESS 3982
50 RIVERSIDE AVE UNIT 701, Jacksonville FL 32202
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly near triple sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on mop sink after splitter before neon yellow hose connection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean clear food storage container stacked on shelf in ware washing area. Manager spoke with employee about making sure the dishes air dry. Manager moved containers to air dry.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at hand sink on cooks line.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter before neon yellow hose.
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. One employee started one month ago. No employee reporting form available.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand wash sink on cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two Cell phones and a radio stored on prep tables in kitchen area, employee properly stored personal items
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back door
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two Hood filters missing on hood suppression system above cooking equipment
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 96F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi area near register
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood filters Stove is soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with debris on side of stove
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly near triple sink
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked noodles in the walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at sushi bar Drink nozzles and ice chute dining area is soiled
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/ Five employees preparing food items no certified manager present
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green solution, employee labeled
Two-compartment sink/ prep sink used for warewashing. Prep sink used to clean utensil, spoke with employee about properly ware washing, employee washed utensils in triple sink wash rinse and sanitize
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes stored on shelf not inverted
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clear lids stored in bins with food debris
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on a couple employees preparing food items, no beard guard on employees preparing food items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored above triple sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near ice machine and triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under all equipment
Food stored on floor. Three containers of sauce stored on floor in kitchen area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. A couple hood filters missing in hood suspension system
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching flour
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water in kitchen area 84F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven used to cook salmon is soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at hand wash sink in sushi prep area, hand wash sign missing in one rest room, manager posted Hans wash signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several gaskets are soiled in kitchen and prep area Dusty fan stored on table
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer water stored on floor at entrance to kitchen, employee properly properly stored sanitizer bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label missing on white powdery substance in white bin stored near back door of establishment
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.