PANDA HOUSE GRILL
2021 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona FL 32119 · (386) 301-4568
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Washing and rinsing containers and moving to air dry. Discussed with employee who then filled the three compartment sink, checked for sanitizer level (100 ppm cl) and moved those items to sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over ready to eat food such as sprouts and sauce
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt
Cardboard boxes reused to store food in the freezer
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Employee cot behind front counter next to single service items
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee crabs over food for the public in triple cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop
Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. In mop bucket outside back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. bottom prep table shelf
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Meats over krab sticks
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler raw meats over sauce and ready to eat food
Cardboard used store ready to eat food. Used for egg rolls, cooked chicken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut into scoop
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Meats over krab sticks
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler raw meats over sauce and ready to eat food
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Swollen can of bean sauce. Operator discarded
When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Fried scallops on the menu. Operator serving Asian star imitation scallops
Cardboard used store ready to eat food. Used for egg rolls, cooked chicken
Food stored on floor. Oil containers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut into scoop
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm cl. Operator added chlorine and 50 ppm cl was reached
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white substance in 5 gallon container
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 61F, butter 67F, glass door cooler less than 4 hours.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For garlic in oil. Issued to operator and filled out during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo container floating in sauce
Cardboard reused in direct contact with food. Chicken box reused to cool wings
Employee beverage container/employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Pillows leaning on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease, fryer area
Food stored on floor. Oil jug
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 27 gallon tub of sugar
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 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 tray over cooked wonton container
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef over cases of produce, triple cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Floating in sauce
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting boards propped on the floor between prep tables.
Employee eating while preparing food. On cookline
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding glass door track to reach in cooler, fan cover, fryer area
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. #10 can reused to store sprouts
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. unwrapped plasticware in the dining room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, starches
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce, triple cooler Raw shrimp over cooked chicken, freezer (corrected on site)
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. Bamboo shoots 53F, cooked garlic in oil 46F overnight in reach in cooler.
No running water at mop sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soy sauce, rice, sugar
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On the floor in the storage closet behind kitchen handsink
Open dumpster lid.
Utensils in poor condition. Plastic container for raw rice chipped and cracked
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -triple door stainless steel reach-in cooler: tray of raw chicken strips stored above cooked noodles, raw chicken stored above cooked pork
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler across from woks stained
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler, employee relocated
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on floor in dry storage area next to triple sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -rice container lid cracked
Ice buildup in double door stainless steel reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons and scoop cut from bottle
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -marked exit door by bathrooms, operator unlocked
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -manager using bleach that does not have approval for use with food contact surfaces. Operator stated sending someone to store right away to correct. Advised to use food supplier in future
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above containers of sauce in stand up cooler, prep area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken on sheet pans stored above cooked food and other raw meats removed from commercial packaging not properly stored inside stand up freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooke peppere added to soy sauce on cook line 65F, manager stated less than 1 hour. Advised to use time as public health control for 4 hours if adding cooked plant foods to soy sauce and leaving exposed to room temperature. Manager added time stamp
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No approved sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. -operator sent employee who returned with unapproved sanitizer, manager went to store to correct. Advised to order food contact surface safe bleach from supplier.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked pork
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cans used to dispense rice/gains, manager switched to ice scoop
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corners of floors, under equipment
Food stored on floor. -buckets of sauce, case of oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of refrigerator
Open dumpster lid.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -raw meat thawed in 3 compartment sink, 59F. Operator stated less than 1 hour ago, and will soon be cooking product
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -standing water, inside danger zone.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -door marked fire exit next to bathrooms is locked and operator was unable to correct due to apparent disrepair in the dead bolt, eventually corrected from outside.
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.