Panda Rest (the)
806 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873 · Permanent Food Service · License 3500201
Its latest routine or complaint inspection began before our records, so we can't see what the inspector found on the first visit.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitFollow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
10 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed cans of household raid on shelve in back of kitchen.
Container of medicine improperly stored.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed vitamins in reach in cooler in the back of kitchen and medicine and vitamins on the cook line.
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed container of chicken and egg rolls in the reach in cooler made yesterday and not date marked.
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed food debris in both microwaves on the shelves in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed black like substance in ice machine in the kitchen.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed hoods soiled with build up of grease.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed gap at screen door back of kitchen.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed maintenance equipment throughout in kitchen area.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.