Panda Express #1639, 275 East Altamonte Drive Ste 1020, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA EXPRESS #1639
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 275 East Altamonte Drive Ste 1020, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
License #: 6904718
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Make line
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice at 118F corrective action: manager voluntarily discarded
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back prep area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. By 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. Operator showed letter to Tallahassee requesting duplicate of license. No date indicated.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped garlic on cook line 57f, container in walk in says keep refrigerated. Corrective action: put in ice bath. **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 3-12
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Steam table bulbs
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Lomein 118-120F, less than 1 hour, reheated
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Shrimp cooked to 126F, Continued cooking to 145F minimum
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Coating peeling off of lighting on hot line. Potential for food contamination
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All certifications expired This violation must be corrected by : 8 9 11.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.4 pans rice 126-130F for 1.25 hours per operator, reheated to 165F for continued hot holding
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Fried Shrimp 127F on steamtable, discarded by operator
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.CVAP food temperature 126-130F. Advised to adjust temperature to 135F or higher.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Ice & tea maker filters
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by ineffectivel method.Per operator, corn starch mixture is cooled in 5 gallon containers in too large quantity. Advised to use ice bath, chill sticks or other effective means to chill food to 41F within 6 hours.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corn starch mixed with water 60F on cook's cart for one hour per operator moved to refrigerator for temperature recovery.
  • Drink machine icemaker water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.No date of last service visible
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed drink cups at frontline displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for customer contamination.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Spring rolls 129F and shrimp 123F on steamtable. Advised to reheat to 165F for continued hot holding
  • Critical. Observed upper interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.By rear exit door
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Breanna Hernandez This violation must be corrected by : 9 22 09.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.Per operator, a certified food manager will arrive later,but no proof is available. This violation must be corrected by : 9 22 09.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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