Panda Express in Panama City

Last inspected:

524 E 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405

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

Overview

Panda Express #2673 in Panama City has 20 inspections on record dating from 2022 to December 2025, with 33 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.65 violations per inspection, notably below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing and employee health violations appeared in recent inspections (April 2025), and fire safety violations—specifically portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone—were documented in December 2023 and July 2021. The most recent inspection on December 12, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
36Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Panda Express in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 1.7 violations / inspection 1.7 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Panda Express in Panama City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class by three compartment sink in recharge zone.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in recharge zone.

Panda Express in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Panda Express in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express in Panama City last inspected?
Panda Express #2673 in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Panda Express in Panama City?
The most frequently cited violations at Panda Express #2673 in Panama City are: Proper cooling equipment, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Panda Express in Panama City had?
Panda Express #2673 in Panama City has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panda Express in Panama City find?
Panda Express #2673 in Panama City was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panda Express in Panama City ever been shut down?
No, Panda Express #2673 in Panama City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
Has Panda Express in Panama City had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Panda Express #2673 in Panama City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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