Panda Express #1770
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Panda Express #1770 has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Panda Express #1770 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter before green hose connection.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 food service employees working on certified manager present. Manager showed up at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aileen B certification expired 9/23/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on small flip top cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on work top freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee beverages stored in the walk in freezer. Employee removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (50F - Cold Holding) tofu stored in bin above chill line in flip top cooler. Spoke with manager about storing the tofu in a refrigerated slot in in the flip top cooler or utilize an ice bath.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing After splitter before green hose.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on vegetable cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken handle on measuring cup used to scoop vegetables.
14-12-4
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (50-51F - Cold Holding) stored on cooler on cooks line.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean clear food storage pans stacked above triple sink
24-08-4
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slight black mold like substance on ice chute in dining area
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on raw beef on reach in cooler drawer
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth Stored on prep table
21-12-4
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back storage area
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink, manager put cover on drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stored on shelf above triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top interior of microwave
22-08-4
78
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes then she got clean dishes , explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 7 seconds hand wash, after washing dishes, explained to her and she washed properly, **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed it
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by rice cooker, mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Mgr didn't sign it
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Moved in back storage area by mop sink
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink, employee placed it **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up on interior of wok pot
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce on shelf above cut green beans, walk in cooler
08B-17-4
45
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer baskets handle with grease build up
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cracked in reach in freezer by cook line
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer unit by cook line
22-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express #1770 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1770 on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1770?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1770.
How does Panda Express #1770 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Panda Express #1770 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Panda Express #1770's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1770 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panda Express #1770 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 Express #1770 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1770 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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