Panda Express #3091

3198 Word Way, New Port Richey, FL 34655

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Panda Express #3091 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Among New Port Richey restaurants, the typical score is 78; Panda Express #3091 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler on cook line - cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); prepped yesterday, moved from walk in cooler to drawer at 11 am, operator moved back to walk in cooler, raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)moved from walk in cooler to drawer 1 hour ago, operator moved to freezer. Recheck - chicken 45 F **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lift top/ drawer cooler on cook line, Work order has been sent for repairs.

14-74-7

Feb 9, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On red tray by front counter, operator removed moved moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves are soiled and ripped that cook has on

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager on duty not aware of the bug 6 food borne illnesses, prevention

11-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards in back prep area

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and drawers on cook line soiled

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards in back prep area **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Orange chicken 109, unit got accidentally turned off, product was made recently, operator had cook reheat the item above 165F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen, and floor drain under soda machine

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under wok station soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, operator changed them out **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #3091 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #3091 on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Panda Express #3091 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Panda Express #3091 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Panda Express #3091's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Express #3091 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express #3091 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Panda Express #3091 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #3091 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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