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PANDA EXPRESS INC

1190 W OSCEOLA PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 407-870-0363

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911019
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Orange chicken cooked to 150F before transferring to steam table. Educated employee and referred them to cooking manual. Recooked to 170F
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Observed one employee operating on cooks line with a bandage on finger without glove. Educated operator.
High priority/11-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at prep sink at back of kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Orange chicken cooked to 150F before transferring to steam table. Educated employee and referred them to cooking manual. Recooked to 170F
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee exit restroom return to front counter and began plating an order. Educated employee, who then proceeded to prepare another order before washing hands. Manager coached employee on handwashing before continuing task.
High priority/12A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired between 7 months to 2 years without employee training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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 not informed of health reporting responsibilities.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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. Two employees hired between 7 months to 2 years without employee training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in stranding water at 81F. Operator changed water and added to flat top grill. Water temping 140F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign in accessible stall and not in the main restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on top of make table.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2025Inspection 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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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pull out drawer on small make table on cook line. Old food debris slight build up.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of make table. Operator removed bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the soda nozzles in dining room.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in recharge zone.
/45-02-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels at end of cookline unable to dispense.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of microwave has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Unit by back door.
/45-02-4

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