Panda Express

Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw beef stored above fully coked brisket in walk-in cooler. Employee ordered items into the proper configuration. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P

(IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

(v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening;

(vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened;

(vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or

(viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.

Observed metal ice chute doors of front service and drive-thru drink machines with black/brown accumulations. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

Observed dead roaches in sticky trap under steam table, in chemical closet, and on the exterior of the facility outside of back kitchen door. 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Observed men's restroom toilet leaking onto floor. Manager was advised to discontinue use of the men's restroom and utilize the women's restroom until repairs are completed. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed tank lid of men's restroom toilet in disrepair.

Observed stagnant waster accumulation throughout the facility and water leaking from ceiling in front of mop sink. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Observed old vegetable accumulation in the bottom of the vegetable cooler. PIC will ensure the cooler is deep cleaned. Also observed build up underneath shelves above the vegetable preparation sink. CA- PIC will ensure the area is properly cleaned by 12/04/25.

Observed accumulation on ice chute doors of drink machines at front service and at drive thru.

Observed black accumulation on front of drive thru deink machine and mold like accumulation around exterior of components in drain of drive-thru drink machine.

Observed accumulation of stagnant water throughout the facility.

Observed no hot water in women's restroom hand sink.

Observed single use cups lids stored in a way that causes potential contamination with bare hands in dining and drive thru areas. PIC corrected on site by dawning gloves and inverted single use cup lids (COS).

Observed a large amount of spilled tea on the beverage counter in the dining area due to leaking tea dispenser. PIC fixed leaking dispenser (COS).

Garlic and oil mixture observed at 76 degrees F. Garlic and oil must be stored at 41 degrees or below. PIC advised that she would use time as a public health control. Product must be discarded after 4 hours. Then container must be labeled with the preparation and discard time.

Observed that the inspection is not posted at the drive-thru window. The inspection report that was posted in the drive thru contained a date of 6/1/2022.

Employee health reporting agreement not provided for staff members that were on duty during the inspection

Dishes not properly cleaned and sanitized. Food residue observed on clean dishes stored above the three compartment sink

Observed pipe leaking from under the drink fountain machine in the dining area.