Panda Express in Orlando
Last inspected:
6649 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822Part of: Panda Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panda Express #1597 in Orlando has accumulated 140 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated compliance issues, with warnings and callbacks occurring regularly through 2025. Fire safety records document one violation for blocked emergency exits. The most frequently cited violations involve proper sewage disposal, food contact surfaces, and protection of outer openings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Panda Express in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
5.2
violations / inspection
5.2 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.93
violations / inspection
5.93 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Panda Express in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026008743 | $160.00 | Oct 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Panda Express in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked equipment was stored in front of back door, back door was labeled as emergency exit.. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Panda Express in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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
Panda Express in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panda Express in Orlando last inspected?
- Panda Express #1597 in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panda Express in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panda Express #1597 in Orlando are: Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Panda Express in Orlando had?
- Panda Express #1597 in Orlando has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panda Express in Orlando find?
- Panda Express #1597 in Orlando was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panda Express in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Panda Express #1597 in Orlando 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 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.
- Has Panda Express in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Panda Express #1597 in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Panda Express in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Panda Express #1597 in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Panda Express in Orlando been fined?
- Panda Express #1597 in Orlando has been fined a total of $160.00 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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