Panda Express #1206, 1710 S Orange Blossom Tr, Apopka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA EXPRESS #1206
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1710 S Orange Blossom Tr, Apopka, FL 32703
License #: 5811522
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Per operator scheduled for replacement 11/18/14.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Teriyaki chicken 125-154f. Corrective action: operator reheated product to 165f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat pasteurized egg. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches and covered. Cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Corrective action: recommend ice bath or move to freezer for quick chill.
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cell phone stored on salt container, above prep sink in back room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee food container stored above food prepared for customers in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on walk in freezer in poor repair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Water leaking from hot water heater.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by manager's desk. **Corrected On-Site**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for all employees. one expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator may continue to use approved program already in place, provided by NRFSP.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on ice dispensing chute in dining room.
  • Observed gaskets with soil/residue build-up.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chow mein, center and back of pan, 108-123F. Corrective action taken: manager discarded product.
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice chute. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Household Black Flag in use. Corrected On Site- manager discarded.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided for all employees.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Door frames and gaskets on reach-in coolers at prep line.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on ice chute at beverage dispenser. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket with slimy/mold-like build-up.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on ice chute and inside soda nozzles at beverage dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by utensils. Cleansers stored by single use gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Behind walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handling washed cabbage with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at beverage station.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Soap dispenser installed directly over wiping cloth bucket/sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Splitter at mopsink.
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing/not in place.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Test kit wet/damaged no longer useable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bagged carrots. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. Pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Soap dispenser installed directly above wiping cloth bucket.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee did not wash hands for minimum required time (20 seconds). Advised
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at beverage dispenser.
  • Observed residue build-up inside cabinet under beverage dispenser.
  • Observed soiled walk-in cooler gasket.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker at mopsink improperly installed. Vacuum breaker should be located at the end of the splitter instead of at the faucet.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Employee training not completed for all employees.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey walnut sauce at room temperature at cook line Advised
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chickens next to mandarin sauce inside walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Did not wash hands for 20 second
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Green cutting board
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. At cook line
5/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands when changing gloves Repeat Violation.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by single serve items. Can of up shot.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. At cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands before putting gloves on
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching vegetables at cookline
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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