How many health inspections has PANDA EXPRESS #2601 had?

PANDA EXPRESS #2601 has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PANDA EXPRESS #2601 ever been shut down?

No, PANDA EXPRESS #2601 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PANDA EXPRESS #2601?

The most frequently cited violations at PANDA EXPRESS #2601 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

PANDA EXPRESS #2601

5860 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood, FL 33023

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PANDA EXPRESS INC · License: SEA1624197

PANDA EXPRESS #2601 in Hollywood, FL has 17 inspections on record with 58 total violations (3.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

17Inspections

58Violations

0Closures

Data current as of August 22, 2024

Inspection History (17)

Aug 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Jan 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Nov 17, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 17, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Nov 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Mar 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Oct 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Jul 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

PANDA EXPRESS #2601 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PANDA EXPRESS #2601 had?: PANDA EXPRESS #2601 has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PANDA EXPRESS #2601 ever been shut down?: No, PANDA EXPRESS #2601 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PANDA EXPRESS #2601?: The most frequently cited violations at PANDA EXPRESS #2601 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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