Panda Express in Lakeland
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4163 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: Panda Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panda Express #1995 in Lakeland has a record of 14 inspections spanning January 2016 through September 2025, documenting 29 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.1 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations appeared in 4 separate inspections (2020, 2021, 2023, 2025), representing a recurring pattern. Hand washing violations were cited in 3 inspections (2020, 2021, 2023). Chemical storage violations appeared in 2 inspections (2021, 2022). A complaint inspection on August 1, 2022 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on September 19, 2025 identified 4 basic violations involving food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panda Express in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Panda Express in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 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)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panda Express in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panda Express in Lakeland last inspected?
- Panda Express #1995 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panda Express in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panda Express #1995 in Lakeland are: Proper sewage disposal, Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Panda Express in Lakeland had?
- Panda Express #1995 in Lakeland has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panda Express in Lakeland find?
- Panda Express #1995 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on September 19, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panda Express in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Panda Express #1995 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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).
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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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