Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tallahassee, Leon County
PANDA EXPRESS #1873
1410 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32304
FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 23, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14
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.
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken temped at 119f. Offered operator to pull to continue cooking to temp. Operator opted to toss and make fresh batch. Corrected On-Site
53A-05-6
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/
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Warning
10-12-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee cleaned ice scoop and put tray above ice machine for storage between uses. Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3
35A-02-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Small flies at dumpster
14-69-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
33-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet bins stacked on top of each other not allowing to properly air dry at dish area. Manager properly stored wet bins during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked beef steak in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef steak 50F in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak 50F in walk in cooler at 3:00. Per manager beef steak was thawed and prepped at 11:00. See stop sale.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employees. Repeat Violation Warning
36-22-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in common area next to kitchen entrance and next to ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of soybean salad oil stored on floor next to dry storage area. Manager properly stored oil during inspection. Corrected On-Site
10-12-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2
03E-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed chow mein stir fry 109F cooked for buffet line. Manager reheated chow mein during inspection. New temperature 141F. Corrected On-Site
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of training for any employees. Per manager only one employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Warning
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3
53B-13-5
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. Observed one cook employee working over 60 days without proof of food handler training. Repeat Violation
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine door. Manager cleaned door during inspection. Corrected On-Site
10-12-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in holster with accumulation of debris next to ice machine. Manager cleaned ice scoop holster during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 2Total: 2
53B-13-5
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.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks throughout establishment. Observed maximum water temperature at 72F.
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in ware washing area.
36-10-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in disrepair in walk in freezer.
Jan 25, 2022
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler and reach in cooler that was thawed under cold running water since 11:15am at 59-69°F at 3:15pm. Observed manager place chicken in walk in freezer uncovered. Corrective Action Taken
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Records incomplete due to certificates not being filled out.
08B-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea drive thru uncovered.
06-02-5
Basic - Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler and reach in cooler that was thawed under cold running water since 11:15am at 59-69°F.
Aug 23, 2021
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Total: 1
53B-13-5
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.