Panda Express in Ocala

Last inspected:

3435 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

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

Overview

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.

16Inspections
72Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Panda Express in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Panda Express in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In recharge zone at extinguisher next to back door.

Panda Express in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 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
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

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 November 6, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
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, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Panda Express in Ocala had?
Panda Express 2351 in Ocala has had 16 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 November 6, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Panda Express in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Panda Express 2351 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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