Panda Express 3635

5270 S Hwy 98, Lakeland, FL 33812 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308776

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Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 16, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Intermediate · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection
    1 intermediate, 1 basic
    -4
  • Safety score96

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitSep 16, 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.

    2 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area blocked by a table. The table was removed.

    Basic1

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

      February 2, 2026 displayed. A copy of the letter was emailed to the establishment.

      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

Handwash sinks and supplies1
Current license displayed1