Panda Express in Hollywood

Last inspected:

5860 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33023

Part of: Panda Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood has accumulated 62 violations across 18 inspections dating back to 2020, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2—with no emergency closures on record. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, representing the facility's most persistent compliance issue; food contact surface violations were cited in 7 inspections spanning the entire record. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines and was cited for two fire safety violations: a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone in August 2022 and a blocked exit in October 2018. The most recent inspection on August 12, 2025 found 8 violations including recurring high-priority citations for management awareness, employee health reporting, and food contact surfaces, concluding with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
62Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Panda Express in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.4 violations / inspection 3.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Panda Express in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024053413 $200.00 Aug 5, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Panda Express in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Between front line and Drive- thru.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.cart blocking exit door. Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Panda Express in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Panda Express in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express in Hollywood last inspected?
Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Panda Express in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited violations at Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Panda Express in Hollywood had?
Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panda Express in Hollywood find?
Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood was most recently inspected on August 12, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panda Express in Hollywood ever been shut down?
No, Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Panda Express in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Panda Express in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Panda Express in Hollywood been fined?
Panda Express #2601 in Hollywood has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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