Panda China Buffet, 830 E Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANDA CHINA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 830 E Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502-4144
License #: 2705524
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 2/3/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment at sushi station incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (48F).
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment at sushi station incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (51F).
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food (peas) not stored with handle above top of food.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed dented can (pineapple).
  • Critical - Observed food (carrots) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink at cookline used for purpose (storage) other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (crab) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (51F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (tuna) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (48F). Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tiles missing at dish station.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (47F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food (plantains) stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (cheese) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (47F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauce) in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (rice) in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (sauce) in walk in cooler.
  • Observed utensils (knives) stored in crevices between equipment at backline.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment at cookline incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (46F).
  • Critical - Observed dented can (baby corn) in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (fish) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (46F).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauce) in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed small cutting board at preperation station grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (sauce) in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered/stacked pans of food (ceawfish) in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils (knivws) stored in crevices between equipment at cookline.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food (beef dumplings) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (113F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food (stuffed mushrooms) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (131F). Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth at wait station not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (cream cheese) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (45F).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (crab) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (48F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (45F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (48F).
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauce) in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (onions) in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food (sauce) and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop in icemachine with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth at sushi station not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at wait station.
  • Critical. Handwashing soap lacking at handwashing sink at cookline. Corrected On Site.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 46-13-2 Emergency light in rear of kitchen does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (48F).
  • Critical. Violation: 46-13-2 Emergency light in rear of kitchen does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (tofu) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (48F).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (lobster) on the buffet line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (47F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (48F).
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (grapes) in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (fruit) in cookline cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food (carrots) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed clogged mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed soap dispencer in men's restroom in disrepair/ not adequately dispencing soap.
  • Critical. Emergency light in rear of kitchen does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (dressings) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (48F).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food (potatoes) on buffet not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (130F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (dressing cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (48F).
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (sauce) in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered pans of food stacked upon one another at cookline cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (noodles) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in dressing cooler not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food (sauce) and the container.
  • In-use utensil in walk in cooler not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food (sauce) and the container.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in employee restroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment (dessert cooler) in rear of kitchen incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 9/15/09: Unit found at 51F. No potentially hazardous food found in cooler. Operator instructed to not store potentially hazardous food in unit until unit is capable of maintaining proper temperature.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (cake) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (51F).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (beef) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (44F).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (crab) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (44F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (dessert cooler) in rear of kitchen incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (walk in cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (44F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (sushi cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (44F).
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (watermelon) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cookline cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at soda dispencer.
  • Ceiling tiles (2) missing over dishmachine.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/27/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued
No report available. 7/3/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/1/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued

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