Panda Express #1656
9330-1 Ben C Pratt 6 Mi Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606131
What drove the grade
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (2 repeats)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
More time given
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
Open dumpster lid.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area behind register covered with standing water.
More time given
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked rear exit blocked by garbage cans.
More time given
- First visitJul 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed unsigned employee reporting forms, educated manager that all employees need to fill out and sign when hired.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Provided copy to operator during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink at end of cook line blocked by portable AC unit.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed boxes of chicken store on floor of walk in freezer.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old date marking label on metal pan stored above 3 compartment sink.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed containers above 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Repeat violation
Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area behind register covered with standing water.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Provided a copy to the operator during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked rear exit blocked by garbage cans.
For reporting purposes only.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.