PANDA REST (THE)
806 S 6 AVE, Wauchula FL 33873 · 7733015
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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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. Observed two roaches on a shelf in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021009539 | Feb 25, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $800 |
| 7--2019021274 | Mar 26, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins in reach in cooler in the back of kitchen and medicine and vitamins on the cook line.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of household raid on shelve in back of kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chicken and egg rolls in the reach in cooler made yesterday and not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in ice machine in the kitchen.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at screen door back of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in both microwaves on the shelves in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with build up of grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment throughout in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted.
May 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins in reach in cooler in the back of kitchen and medicine and vitamins on the cook line.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees put dirty dish in sink then grabbed a clean knife without washing hands, educated employee on handwashing, employee washed hands.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of household raid on shelve in back of kitchen.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Stanley Tsai expired 3/5/2026.
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. Observed no proof of training Alice Tsai.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chicken and egg rolls in the reach in cooler made yesterday and not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance in ice machine in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on prep table in kitchen, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket is torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at screen door back of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of shrimp and a bag of greens on the floor in the walk in cooler, owner picked up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in both microwaves on the shelves in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with build up of grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment throughout in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed four cans of household raid on the shelve by the cook line and one can on the shelve by the hand wash sink in the kitchen, owner moved.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw shrimp over milk in the walk in cooler, and raw steak over cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler by the fryer in the kitchen, owner corrected both by moving to the correct area.
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. Observed chicken in walk in cooler from 8/8/2025, owner stated pulled from the freezer on 10/27/25, not properly date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of meatloaf and chicken not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle in macaroni noodles, owner moved.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining a shelve with oil on the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed four employee drinks on the prep table, owner moved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the screen door in the back of kitchen
Food stored on floor. Observed drinks on the floor at the front counter and bag of beets on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on the cook line soiled with food debris and grease build up on the side of the fryers.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment in the kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted and pitied shelves in the walk in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the exit door to the bar area is blocked outside by white tubs, wood, and kitchen equipment.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of raid pesticide on a prep table in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork and chow mein noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine located in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the bottom at back screen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler and bottle juice on the floor in the bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves in the kitchen have old food debris in them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris and grease buildup on the floor around the fryer in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools and a saw located in kitchen.
Jun 27, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of raid pesticide on a prep table in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork and chow mein noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark.
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. Only one employee R. Liao expired 5/30/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine located in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the bottom at back screen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler and bottle juice on the floor in the bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves in the kitchen have old food debris in them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris and grease buildup on the floor around the fryer in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, hot water is not working at 2 compartment sink.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools and a saw located in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce on the cook line not labeled.
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed allergy medicine and vitamins on the cook line, owner moved.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of raid pesticide on a prep table in the kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches on a shelf in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork and chow mein noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark.
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. Only one employee R. Liao expired 5/30/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine located in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in a bucket of water underneath sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed container of drinks on food prep tables in kitchen, employee moved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the bottom at back screen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler and bottle juice on the floor in the bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves in the kitchen have old food debris in them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris and grease buildup on the floor around the fryer in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, hot water is not working at 2 compartment sink.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools and a saw located in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce on the cook line not labeled.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the exit door by the banquet room is blocked on the outside by 2 carts and a vacuum.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed several bottles of medicine and vitamins throughout the kitchen, on the cook line and prep area.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed several cans of raid throughout the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with interior/exterior slime like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on door handles to the reach in cooler, on the cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lids on the woman's waste receptacle in the women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards that are grooved in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on the cook line, and in the prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several containers of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed numerous maintenance equipment throughout the kitchen, obscuring areas from cleaning.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves have old food debris in them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the walk in cooler, reach in coolers in the kitchen are soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the back screen door has a gap on the side where it closes.
Stored food not covered. Observed Rangoon and sweet and sour chicken uncovered in reach in cooler.
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 28 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed several bottles of medicine and vitamins throughout the kitchen, on the cook line and prep area.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of dented peaches in back of kitchen on the shelf, operator removed.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator removed car keys and medicine went to prepping fish stopped and explained have to wash hands, educated.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork ribs stored over ready to eat washed green beans in the walk in cooler. Observed raw hard shell eggs over cooked noodles in the walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on the floor in front of cook line, one live roach in the paper towels on the prep table in the kitchen. One live roach on shelf in dry storage area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on a plastic container on the shelves in dry storage.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washing hands in a prep sink instead of a handwashing sink, operator washed hands in handwashing sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several buckets of soy sauce blocking the sink, operator removed.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers in the walk in cooler of chicken, pork ribs, chow mein noodles, beef not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in the wait station area next to water pitcher and drinking cups, employee removed.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed several cans of raid throughout the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with interior/exterior slime like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on door handles to the reach in cooler, on the cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lids on the woman's waste receptacle in the women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards that are grooved in the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on prep table in kitchen, two dead roaches in between reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on the cook line, and in the prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator and employee without hair restraints on.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several containers of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in the ice at the front counter ice machine, employee removed.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed numerous maintenance equipment throughout the kitchen, obscuring areas from cleaning.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in a pan that is soiled on top of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves have old food debris in them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the walk in cooler, reach in coolers in the kitchen are soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the back screen door has a gap on the side where it closes.
Stored food not covered. Observed Rangoon and sweet and sour chicken uncovered in reach in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door from the banquet room is blocked.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed buckets stacked in front of handsink at cookline.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior and exterior of ice machine soiled. Interior with black substance on drop guard,exterior with dust and dirt and lime scale.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed extra plates at side of buffet not inverted or covered.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not dispensing chlorine. Soap container empty. Operator put new tubing in sanitizer and added soap during inspection. Corrected to 50 ppm
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris around handsink and on exterior of cooking and cold hold equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, Rangoon,egg rolls, cut onions stored in walk-in cooler with no cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers reused with no label of current contents of jars. Spices and dried herbs at kitchen.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0ppm Manager primed and corrected to 50 ppm during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) held in plastic pan and double panned at prep top on cookline. Operator states shrimp have been at this location less than 1 hour and placed shrimp in bottom of cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours.
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. Provided printed form during inspection
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior and exterior of ice machine soiled. Interior with black substance on drop guard,exterior with dust and dirt and lime scale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed twist off drinks stored in prep top reach in on cookline. Manager removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty pan on top of ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep sink with old buildup on sink and faucet surfaces.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers reused with no label of current contents of jars. Spices and dried herbs at kitchen.
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.