Panda Express, 1251 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Panda Express
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1251 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3916145
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • 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.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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 - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
1/8/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface, edge of ice machine
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, cracked lids
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
5/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
1/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #4 sauce on cooks line measured 74 degrees fahrenheit. #4 sauce currently not on the divisions non-potentially hazardous food list.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #5 sauce (corn starch mixed with water and other ingredrients) on cooks cart measured 71F. Product currently not on the divisions non-potentially hazardous food list.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed large pan stored on the floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil and chili in oil at cooks line at room temperature (72 F). Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Open, refrigerated containers must be marked with 7-day-date labels.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Clean the food splash from the refrigerator-door gaskets.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Store purses in the employee lockers. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted - Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. dented can of pineapple chunks
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. lexan pans need to be air dried before stacking
3/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. soda fountain
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.storage container soiled
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. cellular phone on dry storage shelf
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
8/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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