Cheng's Panda World LLC

6214 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33810 · Permanent Food Service · License 6306922

C
Grade C
Safety score 75 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.High priority · fixed on the spot · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -5
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 15
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitOct 15, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.

      Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Facility using a chlorine for laundry and label indicatesdoes not for sanitation on food contact surfaces. Operator purchased proper chlorine for food contact surfaces.

      Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint

    Basic2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed container of sauce in walk in cooler, operator moved container to shelf.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed water 83°F, operator moved all utensils to dish area for washing.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1