Panda Express, 2655 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Panda Express
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2655 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
License #: 5811714
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. In the male restroom by the urinal
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The knee operated hand sink by the drive thru gets stuck in the open position.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At the sink by the drive thru window. Corrective action taken. The screen was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken sweet n sour style 103-109 at the front counter steam table. Corrective action taken. The manager discarded the product. The cook added a new batch of chicken.
  • 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.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Underneath wok on frontline. Walls under same wok were soiled.
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of orange chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Located by drive thru soda dispenser area. Corrective action taken by operator roach was killed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. By the drive thru **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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Facility adds cornstarch to 4 sauces at the cart by the wok. Provided state form
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No visible date on filter above the syrup boxes
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Both at the drive thru and in the customer area units
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beef 121-124 f degrees in the steam table at the front counter. manager removed the item.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn starch 73 f degrees in the wok area on the cookline. Provided DBPR HR FORM
3/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Unaware of thermometer calibration.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. All employee training expired 10.6.11.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/residue on soda dispensing nozzles/heads/body drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 57 f degrees prep reach in cooler on the cookline. Item was placed on top of other items in unit as apposed to in the cold area of the unit
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn starch 73 f degrees in the wok area on the cookline. Provided DBPR HR FORM
2/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection 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. Cook did not wash hands when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/18/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of ss boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Wipping clothe stored in hws next to prep sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pasta in walk in freezer not covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwashed muscrooms other over prepped veggie wic
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Faucet/handle not working properly g at plumbing fixture.at handsink
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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