Panda Express, 2670 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Panda Express
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2670 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6213667
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. HWS on line (pipe not even with drain)
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. (Yulfi A Moore 3/4/13) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
6/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oil.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Coats hanging on soda rack
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at drive thru window
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut cabbage
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Cabbage
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cabbage
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. In 2 comp beef in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
6/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
2/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. at drink station.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from wok.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. drive thru
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from wok
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...garlic/oil Corrected On Site...iced
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water...by sodabox rack Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
10/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin freezer---raw pork improperly stored above cooked food Corrected On Site.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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