Panda Express Inc, 2120 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: PANDA EXPRESS INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2120 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916864
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/22/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Woks/pans for steamtable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hot holding box. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
 08/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Next to shortening containers
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sanitizer by dish sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
 6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. On cook line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drive thru
 2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line
 7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Shrimp 120?, shrimp 129?,beef 119?, pot stickers 119? all corrected on site reheated for hot holding **Corrected On-Site**
 1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.tongs hanging on front of cooker Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
 10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil 78 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.line reach-in cooler gaskets
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
 5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
 11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
 3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
 12/15/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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