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PF CHANG'S TO GO

16412 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 130, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-993- 6112

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815570
Grade history
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Cut lettuce.
High priority/01B-24-5
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner multi surface cleaner spray bottles stored by single service napkins and on cook line.Operator removed bottles.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling tiles are missing at the cooks line.
Basic/36-36-4
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green board.
Basic/14-09-4
Dry storage and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few locations.
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Cook line
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By reach in coolers in kitchen.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Wall is soiled by three comp sink. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Over produce ready to eat cabbage in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
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Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Trash can by handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.Cambro dish and lid in kitchen.
Intermediate/14-16-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler and dry shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained fryer strainer. Mixer head is soiled. Interior of ice nozzle has a pink color. Steamer baskets have a residue build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Bicarbonate soda in dry storage area.
Intermediate/01B-16-5/Corrected On-Site
Dish storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Cooks line..
Basic/36-22-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Cooks line.
Basic/36-11-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Cooked Chicken.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit at cooks line.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a residue build up by the three comp sink area. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Cut lettuce.
High priority/01B-24-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Pasta baskets and strainers have a residue build up. Interior of ice machine is soiled. Dipper well is soiled. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Yellow substance.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Dish storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents are dusty by the three comp sink area.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Side of back door.
Basic/35B-05-4
Unwashed onions stored over ready-to-eat cabbage in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dented can present. Slight dent on the side of the can..
High priority/01B-01-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled in kitchen. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Small cutting boards and large are stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash cans.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Yellow substance.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Basic/10-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Vents soiled in kitchen. Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink area.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed strawberries stored over washed green beans in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior lip of rice steamer. -Mixer head.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Red cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. -Under three compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By mop sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Across from fryer.
Basic/05-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from wok station.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of salt.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented cans present. Slight dent on the side of the chestnut can on food storage rack.
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled the clean wok without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw ground pork dumplings stored over raw pork in upright freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tofu,45 f held less than four hours transferred to upright freezer for a quick chill.After.5 hour,41 f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Shredded cabbage.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white and yellow cutting boards are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a residue of black like substance by three comp sink area. Vents are soiled with dust in kitchen. Top back of fryer cabinets have a residue build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed green onions stored over prepped cabbage in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.