Panda Express #1816

9971 Baymeadow Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614429

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Grade A
Safety score 92 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.Intermediate · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection
    1 intermediate, 2 basic
    -5
  • Extension granted on Sep 29
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -3
  • Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

3 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 29, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    1 violation still not corrected:

    • 1 Intermediate
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      At todays callback : violation time extended to 11/25/26

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 24, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. (All expired )

    Basic2

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

    Reporting only1

    • Code 46, Exits: Exit door locked.

      For reporting purposes only. Side door blocked by crate of goods.

    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

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Manager certification and employee training2
Exits1