Panda Express in Lake City
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2916 Us Hwy 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Panda Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panda Express 2468 in Lake City has accumulated 41 violations across 14 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no pending disciplinary actions. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces. A warning in 2021 resulted in nine violations, followed by successful compliance, and recent inspections show the facility maintaining basic standards.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panda Express in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Panda Express in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Panda Express in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panda Express in Lake City last inspected?
- Panda Express 2468 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panda Express in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panda Express 2468 in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Panda Express in Lake City had?
- Panda Express 2468 in Lake City has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panda Express in Lake City find?
- Panda Express 2468 in Lake City was most recently inspected on October 8, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panda Express in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Panda Express 2468 in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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