PANDA GARDEN & TASTY WINGS
1968 LAKE WORTH RD, Lake Worth FL 33461 · 561-586-8778
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 crawling on the wall by chest freezer in the kitchen 4 crawling on the floor between wall and reach in cooler on cook line. 40 plus ( too many to count ) lifted milk crate and taped on floor to show operator. All scattered.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018906 | Mar 22, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front handwashing sink used to discard food waste and store food can. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink by back prep sink.
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.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple soiled wet wiping clothes in use across kitchen area.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment from back door and then immediately begin handling clean food storage containers and cooking utensils without first washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch ear and the. Immediately begin to handle clean food storage containers at triple sink area. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked ready to eat chicken wings stored in plastic container soiled with mold like substance in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade cardboard boxes in direct contact and used to stored cooked eggrolls and cooked chicken in front reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. While wearing gloves, observed employee handle soiled rag and then immediately begin to handle clean food storage containers without first washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked ready to eat chicken wings stored in plastic container soiled with mold like substance in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today held at ambient room temperature in kitchen. Per operator, item was removed from walk in cooler less than 1 hour ago. Operator opted to reheat items to 165F for hot holding. cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); eggrolls (49F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in front counter white reach in cooler. Per operator, items were moved from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked noodles (81F - Cooling for 30 minutes at 12:05, 78F at 12:45) cooling in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Operator removed covering to help increase cooling rate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior surface of rice cooker heavily soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front handwashing sink used to discard food waste and store food can. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink by back prep sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed pork in walk in cooler not date marked.
Flip top reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple soiled wet wiping clothes in use across kitchen area.
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash rub hands together for 4 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw pooled whole shell eggs stored above cooked shrimp in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (73F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at room temperature on central prep sink. Per operator, item has been left out for less than 2 hours. Operator moved item to walk in cooler. Reviewed time as a public health control option with operator.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at triple sink area. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior rim of in use rice cooker soiled with old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink by front counter 81F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored directly in cooked noodles in cook line flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters heavily soiled with grease and dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping clothes stored on surfaces across kitchen prep area. Operator placed into sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of salt and flour not labeled at dry storage.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, raw pork stored in white thank you bags. Operator moved pork to cleat bags.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, cooked egg rolls stored in non food grade containers. Operators moved raw moved egg rolls to sheet tray.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operators started to re organize freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operators moved raw shrimp to higher shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen by three compartment sink, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass door reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in upright freezer. Explained and operator rearranged.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. Explained. Operator removed the knives.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Employee put towel in sanitizer solution.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in the box stored with and above food in walk in cooler.explained and manager moved box to bottom shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screened Back door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Manager put in sanitizer solution
May 23, 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Box oil stored on floor. Explained and manager moved box to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hand sink by prep table near three compartment sink. Manager cleaned.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line and on table by rice cooker. Manager put both in sanitizer solution.
Mar 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Metal screen back door.
Mar 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 crawling on the wall by chest freezer in the kitchen 4 crawling on the floor between wall and reach in cooler on cook line. 40 plus ( too many to count ) lifted milk crate and taped on floor to show operator. All scattered.
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 one
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor in the dining room. Manager cleaned. 2 dead on floor between reach in cooler and wall( area used for dry food storage)
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. He put on paper hat.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under yellow cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside area of kitchen hand sink soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut out of gallon containers used as scoop.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Metal screen back door.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler; reversed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. wings (83-79F - Cooling)at 1:25 to 82 F at 1:40 since 12:00 outside in the kitchen ( moved in glass cooler before taking second temperatures) - food stacked on top of each other and stored in big plastic beans; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; operator moved to walk-in cooler;
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation- operator provided hats
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed- floor has heavy accumulation of grease - front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- glass cooler has windows and handles soiled with food debris at cook line; handwash sink at cook line
Stored food not covered- spring rolls in walk-in cooler and reach in freezer; advised to cover
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