Panda Express Restaurant #1482
7207 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916205
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection1 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
The interior of soda nozzles at both soda fountains are soiled. Interior of ice machine is soiled with dirt and debris. Multiple cutting boards are soiled in establishment.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Multiple cutting boards with cut marks in establishment.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Located over three compartment sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Located inside walk in freezer.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.