Panda Express 1278

Observed shelving in walk in cooler rusted. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. COS: PIC will have shelving re epoxied.

Observed multiple employee drinks in re-usable cups stored in kitchen. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens. COS: PIC removed cups from area and will train employees to use single use cups.

Observed facility not having the most recent inspection report posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. COS: PIC will post todays report.

Observed no food service permit posted in facility. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. CA: PIC will post the food safety permit.

Observed cell phone and glasses stored on prep top cooler and jackets stored touching single use articles. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC moved items to designated area.

Observed multiple pans of rice holding at a temperature less than 135F in warming cabinet in main kitchen. PIC stated items had been in warming cabinet from day before (greater than 4 hours). CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded food items.

Observed multiple employee drinks in re-usable cups stored on shelves above clean food containers between prep area and dish area. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens. COS: PIC removed cups from area and will train employees to use single use cups.

Observed containers being stacked wet, not allowing for proper air drying. CA: Discussed proper technique with manager, re-wash.

Observed drink nozzles, tea nozzles, and ice chute in main kitchen area and self-serve area in lobby not cleaned at a frequency to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have food contact surfaces cleaned by correct-by date indicated.

UPDATE: Site visit made on 6/30/23, food contact surfaces had been detailed clean to sight and touch