PANDA EXPRESS RESTAURANT #1210
1251 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-654-4262
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071613 | Jul 8, 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green slimy substance on interior of self-serve soda fountain ice chute.
Sep 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serve soda fountain has green substance inside.
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. Emailed reporting agreement to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cabinets at self-serve drink station
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black/green substance observed inside ice chute at self serve soda fountain.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Employee replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice on floor.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside reachin cooler Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer on pipe under fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline Observed gaskets with black mold in reachin cooler on cookline
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove and place in cooler with another pan of chicken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pans of rice in warmer temping at 125 degrees F
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 to operator
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/ Observed 5 employees
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. Emailed to operator Observed employees complete during inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside reachin cooler Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer on pipe under fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline Observed gaskets with black mold in reachin cooler on cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled at time of inspection
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.