Panda Express #1734

901 Blanding Blvd #1, Orange Park, FL 32065 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001233

C
Grade C
Safety score 71 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic
    -9
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 26
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Bag of cut cabbage held in flip top reach in cooler above chill line on top of other lidded foods. Per employee, cabbage placed in the unit approximately 15 minutes prior. Operator states cabbage is normally kept in the walk-in cooler and moved the bag of cut cabbage back to the walk-in cooler to chill.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Anthony, employed for five months. Also, proof of food handler training for Colby was shown on cell phone. Employee emailed original certificate to manager and manager printed during inspection.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Right lid of left shared dumpster is open.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Food out of temperature1
Garbage and refuse1
Manager certification and employee training1