Panda Express Restaurant
10250 Bloomingdale Ave, Riverview, FL 33578 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916424
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Administrative complaint on Oct 12, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach near 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and sanitized at time of callback.
Administrative complaint
Basic3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
2 dead roaches on floor on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized at time of callback.
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
- First visitOct 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Cut cabbage 48°F in reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach in dry storage Manager removed and sanitized.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Basic5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice machine.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
3 dead roaches on cook line 1 dead roach next to ice machine 1 dead roach near front door Manager removed and sanitized all roaches.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floor tile in disrepair near back door.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Inside of walk in cooler door not smooth and easily cleanable.
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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.