Panda Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Panda Buffet nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Panda Buffet's latest score of 64 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the right side make table cooler. And observed raw bacon stored over shredded cheese in their standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs and bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops and left in containers of flour. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed their floor under their fryers with grease and food debris buildup.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their community dumpster missing a drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple products stored in the walk in/reach in freezers not covered. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed imitation Karan being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
64
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the top of their dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of oven cleaner and cases of kitchen rated insecticide stored next to food products in the kitchen. Operator moved the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of medicine stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a plastic grocery bag in direct contact with beef on the cook line. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their standing reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there overnight and that all other foods were moved into their approximately 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the cheese and moved the remaining food to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their standing reach in cooler: Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there overnight and that all other foods were moved into their approximately 2hrs ago. Operator willingly disposed of the cheese and moved the remaining food to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the top of their dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing imitation crab at room temperature. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
27
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored next to onions. Owner moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained/ damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen. Owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on walk-in freezer broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed area in kitchen that floor is not smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow preventer on Y fitting at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Cleaning scheduled for next week. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl of raw chicken wings over tub of cooked noodles. Owner moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white heavily grooved cutting board. Owner threw out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee shoes on shelf next to onions. Owner moved shoes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
36-68-5
70
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of panda oyster sauce. Owner removed from shelf in dry storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white grooved cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food line. Owner moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior wall of walk in cooler and freezer rusted. Owner has materials to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strips hanging over food line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two food prep tables with rusted bottom shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut and washed cabbage in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment using a small cement mixer with a rusted food contact surface to bread shrimp. Owner discarded the shrimp and removed the mixer from the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 4 fly strips with flies attached to them hanging above the food preparation area in the kitchen. Employee removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on a soiled towel after washing. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink front counter area. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all preparation tables in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floor drains in the kitchen soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment using a small cement mixer with a rusted food contact surface to bread shrimp. Owner discarded the shrimp and removed the mixer from the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and under the condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled with a black mold like substance.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Buffet on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panda Buffet.
How does Panda Buffet compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Panda Buffet most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Panda Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Buffet have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panda Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Panda Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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