Panda Express #2559
2591 US Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508708
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 Aug 13 routine inspection1 intermediate, 5 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 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.
-ice dispenser at soda machine in dining room
Basic5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
-container above triple sink
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
-pans above triple sink, operator separated to air dry
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
-drink lids on front line, operator inverted
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler, operator used shop vac to clear
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
-operator hung to dry
Fixed on the spot
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.