Panda Express #1164, 2200 East Bay Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA EXPRESS #1164
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2200 East Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6215941
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. **Warning**. Recheck 10-7-14 no proof of employee training.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Boxes of chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line across from rice cooker cabbage 45°F , kale 45°F. Corrective action taken, had operator moved items to the walk in Cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at the self serve soda station. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from the rice cooker cabbage 45°F , kale 45°F **Warning**
08/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine , repairs underway during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler , cook line
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Napkins , dry storage area next to lockers
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind bulk rice bin
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light inside walk in cooler not illuminated
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chopping prepped onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Emergency light missing from women,s restroom , wires hanging from ceiling
7/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping condensation from freezer compressor , walk in freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. napkins lodged in between stainless counter and wall - drive thru window
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. out side of ice machine
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping condensation forming ice on walk in freezer floor
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. women's restroom For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. noodles in steam table Corrected On Site. removed and broght up to temp in wok; steam table temp raised
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. multiple locations Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on soda dispensing nozzles. - dining room
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on soda dispensing machine - drive thru window
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler ambient temp 42 degr F Corrected On Site. potentially hazardous foods moved to working cooler, repair technician called
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd chicken 45 degr F [walk kn cooler]
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping onto case of sealed product [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [women;s restroom] Corrected On Site.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts held at 45 degr F Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatula [3 comp sink area]
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(crispy chicken at approximately 121 degees f, reheated to 165) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer in front area)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sprouts on cooks line, at 52 degrees f moved to walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.(using handwash sink as a dump sink)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(on clean dish rack)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(ladies restroom)
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in walk in freezer exposed to dripping condensation from condensor unit)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(back kitchen area) Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation. (person in charge stated that they have been "in charge" at this establishment location since 6-22-09)
7/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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