Panda Express #2470

2310 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407269

C
Grade C
Safety score 75 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 29 complaint inspection
    3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic
    -22
  • Extension granted on Sep 30
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -3
  • Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    3 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Per manager waiting on approval for repairs to roof. Refrigeration tech coming to look at AC units per manager some problems with ceiling in dining room is caused by AC units

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Vent and ceiling soiled with mold like substance in hallway by bathrooms. Ceiling in ladies improved

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 29, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    8 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      -walk in cooler -3 pans beef 46f -47f less than 4 hours placing in freezer, 3 pans cabbage 47f -48f -per manager walk in cooler door was open for about 20 minutes ,manager placing in freezer -reach in cooler cabbage 50f-see stop sale ,raw chicken 44f

      Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      -mushrooms 114f to 130f employee reheating

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 1 certificate on phone

    Basic4

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      -water in light lenses by soda boxes -water damage to several ceiling tiles throughout dining room. -water damage to ceiling in men's room -water dripping from vent near water heater

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      -small amount of mold like substance on ceiling around vents on front line -ladies room mold like substance on ceiling

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

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.

      -viewed copy of first page texted to manager

    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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation4
Food out of temperature2
Manager certification and employee training2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Current license displayed1
Other sanitary and safe operation1