Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth
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1968 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed once for roach activity on March 21, 2024, and received one disciplinary action totaling $400. Across 23 inspections dating to 2016, the facility accumulated 91 violations, averaging 3.96 per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, hand washing violations have been cited in 8 of the last 8 inspections, representing a persistent high-priority pattern. Chemical storage violations appeared in 6 inspections, and time-as-control violations in 5. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 found 9 violations including four high-priority hand washing and food contact surface violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: March 21, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (1)
Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018906 | $400.00 | Mar 22, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth last shut down?
- Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth was last shut down on March 21, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth had?
- Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth find?
- Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on December 5, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- Yes, Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth been fined?
- Panda Garden Chinese Restaurant in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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