PANDA EXPRESS 1733

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs roll (121F - Hot Holding); located in the steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature. Corrective Action Taken

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. Employees name Maria with 2 weeks of being hired. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed washed broccoli stored in non-food grade bag at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook noodles (47F - Cold Holding); eggs (51F - Cold holding ). As per GM delivery was received 2 hours prior and unit door was open for restocking. GM provided invoice.

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. Provided written procedures via email to GM.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers and metal containers not properly air-dried at shelves located on top of the three compartment sink. Employee began separating wet containers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to food containers after cleaning at shelves located on top of the three compartment sink.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at vegetables reach in cooler located at the cook line.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table near stove. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee returned from bathroom and handled box of soda bottles without washing hands.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired 10/01/23. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting above three compartment sink. Operator separated containers to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled. Operator cleaned floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer . Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at handwashing sink near stove.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table near stove.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed a cell phone and put on gloves without washing his hands. Employees were coached to wash their hands before putting on gloves.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at both dispensers. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Observed Mariela Vanegas 01/23, YoanniaCutino 7/22, Sonia Francisco 3 months old. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above preparation table. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the reach in cooler at the front line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink. Manager stored it in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Mariela vanegas 01/09/23. yoannia caution 7/17/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Intermediate - 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. Mariela vanegas 01/09/23. yoannia cutino 7/17/2022. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hidden filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand wash sink located next to office.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled beverage dispenser. Manager cleaned the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation