Panda Express #1177
1460 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6904569
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
-employee removed his hearing aid then failed to wash his hands
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
-operator states a new unit is on order
Fixed on the spot
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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.