Panda Express in Ocala
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3435 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Part of: Panda Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panda Express 2351 in Ocala has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection across 16 inspections since November 2021, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures but has received three administrative complaint recommendations since January 2025, indicating escalated enforcement action. High-priority violations have centered on management awareness, employee health reporting, toxic substance control, and food contact surface sanitation, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 inspections and management awareness violations in 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was noted on August 7, 2023, involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied following a November 3 inspection that issued a Warning and identified 8 violations including two high-priority findings related to management awareness and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Panda Express in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Panda Express in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Panda Express in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panda Express in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panda Express in Ocala last inspected?
- Panda Express 2351 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panda Express in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panda Express 2351 in Ocala are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Panda Express in Ocala had?
- Panda Express 2351 in Ocala has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panda Express in Ocala find?
- Panda Express 2351 in Ocala was most recently inspected on July 8, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panda Express in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Panda Express 2351 in Ocala 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
- Has Panda Express in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Panda Express 2351 in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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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