Panda Express, 7207 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Panda Express
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7207 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
License #: 3916205
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Single use gloves stored in chemical room **Corrected On-Site**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. After handling money.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer /cook's line
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice in hot holding box. **Corrected On-Site**
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **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**
6/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bulk rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cook's line, egg storage reach in.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. above 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. peanuts/cook's line.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cook's line reach in/ eggs
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. men's handicapped stall
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area. wet nesting.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of pink slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
  • Light not functioning. mens restroom
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mens
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw beef next to cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. in cabinet next to garbage can in dining room.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. handicap stall out of order.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.back door blocked by empty boxes. Corrected On Site.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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