Tallahassee, Leon County

PANDA BUFFET KU INC

3507 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee, FL 32309

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Aug 5, 2025
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

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.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 23930727

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Noodles at buffet.

41-17-4

Detail 23930726

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

23-03-4

Detail 23930725

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with chicken blood.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-04-5

Detail 23768114

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Rice discarded by operator. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 23768116

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife in prep area.

12B-13-4

Detail 23768115

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

06-01-5

Detail 23768117

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab thawing at room temperature. Put under water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 23099227

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Reusing old box to store breaded shrimp. Shrimp put in washable container. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23099230

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 52°F, beef at 52°F, Less than 4 hours per operator iced during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23099231

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing hose. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23099226

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23099228

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23099229

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Mar 6, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 22470384

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22470388

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice at 76° from previous day.

03F-04-5

Detail 22470390

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Rice from previous day, discarded by operator.

03B-01-6

Detail 22470386

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli at 131° on buffet less than 4 hours per operator , reheated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22470385

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22470389

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water.

08B-17-4

Detail 22470387

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms on line to be cooked without washing.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08B-27-4

Detail 22444185

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut cabbage in old wax produce box. Cabbage removed and put in food grade pan. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22444186

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over chicken. Properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 22444187

High Priority - Spray hose at hand sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22444189

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22444184

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22444188

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22444190

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temp and standing water.

Jun 20, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-07-4

Detail 22071689

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. In womens room dirty baseboards and floor.

08B-12-5

Detail 22071690

Basic - Stored food not covered. Panko breading at sushi bar in open bowl under counter. Breading discarded. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21689941

High Priority - 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. Dishwasher < 50 ppm.

08A-20-5

Detail 21689937

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over fish. Properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 21689938

High Priority - Spray hose at hand sink lower than flood rim of sink.

03B-01-6

Detail 21689942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans at 119°, less than 4 hours per operator , beans were double panned, operator removed one pan. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21689939

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at sushi bar Can opener blade soiled

31B-02-4

Detail 21689935

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21689931

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

22-09-5

Detail 21689936

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Rice scoop, operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21689933

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk-in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 21689940

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-07-4

Detail 21689932

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop.

21-12-4

Detail 21689934

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08B-02-4

Detail 21321415

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dry noodles at buffet.

08B-27-4

Detail 21321411

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Partially cooked chicken put back in original waxed box. Chicken removed and put in clean tub. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21321412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas and carrots at 48°, less than 4 hours per operator. Put in walk-in. Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 21321410

Intermediate - Equipment in handwash sink. Spray hose in sink. Hose removed. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21321413

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has buildup of food debris. Put in sink with soapy water. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21321414

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21321409

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

23-01-4

Detail 21321408

Basic - Walk-in freezer exterior soiled. Mold like substance on exterior.

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20859016

High Priority - 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. 0 ppm.

03A-02-5

Detail 20859015

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mollusks at 60°, less than 4 hours. Put in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 20859014

Intermediate - Equipment in handwash sink. Spray hose in sink, hose removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20859017

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided.

08B-12-5

Detail 20859018

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of sauce on cart. Covered during inspection.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20462565

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, food cart. can opener. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20462560

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing hose. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20462562

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20462564

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20462558

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has tears and gap at threshold. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20462559

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 20462563

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and freezer exterior by doors.

08B-12-5

Detail 20462561

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in walk-in freezer. Covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site