Brandon, Hillsborough County

PANDA EXPRESS RESTAURANT #1210

1251 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Sep 11, 2025
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 24025308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: All food handler certificate still expired. Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 24025309

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23853738

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serve soda fountain has green substance inside. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23853735

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23853736

Intermediate - 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. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23853739

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3-sink. Operator separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23853737

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under cabinets at self-serve drink station Warning

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23576668

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black/green substance observed inside ice chute at self serve soda fountain.

50-09-4

Detail 23576666

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 23576667

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23576665

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.

21-08-4

Detail 23576669

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Employee replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jun 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22906630

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice on floor.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 22207568

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22207567

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Time Extended

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22204209

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22204208

High Priority - 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 Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22204207

Intermediate - 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 Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22204203

Intermediate - 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 Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22204204

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22204206

Basic - 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 Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22204205

Basic - 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 Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22204210

Basic - 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 Warning

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 21318873

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine near manager station

12B-07-4

Detail 21318870

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-on employee place on drink station Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21318872

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food in reach coolers on cookline

02D-01-5

Detail 21318871

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed starch not labeled on cookline Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

21-16-4

Detail 21285004

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed a bag of clean blue linens stored near soda bib station

29-18-4

Detail 21285006

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at mop sink

24-08-4

Detail 21285003

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored above 3-compartment sink wet nesting

36-22-4

Detail 21285008

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor near mop sink Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21285005

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 boxes of Chow Mein Noodles stored on floor in walk-in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 21285007

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin cooler on cookline Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21285002

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21285009

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled above rice warmer on cookline

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 21037859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along door frame Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along door frame Time Extended

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-09-4

Detail 20883375

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

12B-07-4

Detail 20883371

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in drive thru Corrected-observed employee place in drink station Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20883370

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers in dish area above 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed manager discard Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20883374

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along door frame Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20883372

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline Observed grease build up on cookline equipment

29-19-4

Detail 20883373

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at floor drain near manager station

21-12-4

Detail 20883376

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed manager place in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-08-4

Detail 20448713

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed at hand washing sink next to drive thru - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Observed hand sink taking too long to reach hot temperatures Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20448714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Observed some employee training missing Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20448712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards stained and grooved - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Observed cutting boards grooved and stained Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20448715

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf above 3-comp sink Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Observed metal pans wet nesting Time Extended

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-08-4

Detail 20445121

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed at hand washing sink next to drive thru

35A-05-4

Detail 20445115

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under soda machine

03A-02-5

Detail 20445113

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (46°F - Cold Holding)

53B-13-5

Detail 20445118

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 20445122

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and brown rice not date marked in warmer Corrected-observed employee place date marks on rice Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20445112

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 20445117

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards stained and grooved

35A-03-4

Detail 20445119

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under soda machine Observed employee sweep up and discard Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20445110

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee mozzarella sticks and jalapeño poppers stored in walk-in freezer Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20445116

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf above 3-comp sink Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20445123

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed basic sauce stored on floor next to ice machine Corrected-observed employee place basic sauce on shelf Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20445120

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf on storage shelf

16-48-4

Detail 20445125

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean knife handle at prep table knife holder Corrected-observed employee remove and place ins dish area to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken

25-09-4

Detail 20445114

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed open exposed Togo boxes stored on tables in lobby exposed to customers Corrected-observed employee remove and place on storage shelf Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20445124

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under soda machine leaking

02D-01-5

Detail 20445111

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed k starch not labeled on cookline Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation