Panda Express, 3154 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Panda Express
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3154 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
License #: 5811832
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. main cookline cooler across from grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice scoop holder was soiled. Next to main ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. / build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. /. Watch on wrist
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. /. Inside cabinet at dining room drink station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. / at cook line
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above/with ready-to-eat food/ case of cookies, in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. / build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / at cook line reach in cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. /. Inside cabinet at dining room beverage station
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. /. Bag of onion over buckets of ready to eat sauce in wic
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. /. Raw beef over drink bottles in walk in cooler
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cracked/damaged interior of cookline reach in cooler
  • Food employee Jin He was trained by an unapproved food training program (e foodhandlers) from California
  • In-use scoop in a dirty holder
  • Latest inspection report not available COS
  • No ambient air temperature thermometers provided for 2 cookline reach in coolers
  • No certified food manager on duty while 4 food employees present COS
  • No proof of food manager certifcation COS
  • Single-use utensil (in-box) stored next to a garbage can. Inside cabinet at dining room self-serve leverage station
  • Soiled inside of reach in cooler at cookline
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit./at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./at cook line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. / chow mien 120?F and cooked beef at 124?F at frontline, less than 4 hrs, advised operator to stir pans frequently during hot holding at steam table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris inside ice scoop holder **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up./at cookline RIC
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / observed employee drink bottle stored on a food prep counter by drive-thru / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. / fried shrimp at 120 F, at frontline display case / less than 4 hours
  • Critical - Some food employee has no proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ice machine had mold-like substance inside ice machine.
  • Observed clean towels next to cleaning products in storage area. (Bleach)
  • Observed hot held rice at 125 degrees f, prepared approximately 1 hour before inspection stated by Miller Jarvon food manager on-site. (Not held above 135 degrees f.)
  • Critical - Observed no waste receptacle near hand washing sink near prep. area.
  • Critical - Observed some employees without proof of employee training.
  • Observed tea filters facing up outside of plastic covering exposed to debris. Manager placed filters in plastic covering. (COS)
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. / mgr on duty, Daniel Hickok
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / at cookline
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed residue build-up on the underside of the soda dispensing heads, at drive thru.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. / cooked noodles at display counter was 119 F / Corrected On Site./ reheated to 165 F by cook
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed box of unwashed mushroom stored with washed vegetable / in WIC/ Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. / at drive-thru
  • Critical - Observed unwashed vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. / in WIC / Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
4/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / in back room and men's room
  • Critical - Manager lon duty, Eva Lai lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. NOTE: Manager states that she misplaces her food manager certification and she had order a replacement already.
  • Observed residue build-up on underside of the soda dispensing heads, at drive-thru
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above other ready-to-eat food. / in WIC
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Less than 200 PPM at 3 baysink / Corrected On Site.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / cream cheese in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored with other ready-to-eat food. / in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. / observed ice scoop stored on top of a cardboard box, next to ice machine / Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. / behind equipment at dining room beverage counter
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. / less than 200 ppm
  • Observed heavy residue build-up inside dining room beverage cabinet
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. [roast pork in walk-in cooler]
  • Ceiling tile missing. / above walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. [ a spray bottle of cleaner/polish stored on rack by bags of sugar, in back kitchen ]
5/11/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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. Pro One employee must provide food training by next routine inspection.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in dry storage area. Rice bin left open.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting scallions with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at rear kitchen handwash sink.
  • Dirty mop water left in mop Bucket near rear door.
7/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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