Panda Express Bradenton

14525 Sr 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34202

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panda Express Bradenton eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting Panda Express Bradenton on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Observed the ice chute at the drive through area with a black mold like substance inside.

14-24-4

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda fountain with a black mold like substance inside of chute. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the woks with a grease build up.

23-03-4

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda fountain with a black mold like substance inside of chute. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 hood filters over cooking station with a grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda fountain with a black mold like substance inside of chute.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed or in establishment. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching food, to go containers and cleaning equipment without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator coached employee and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

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 illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease build up over wok station.

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed or on premise.

50-09-4

Feb 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express Bradenton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express Bradenton on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express Bradenton?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panda Express Bradenton.

How does Panda Express Bradenton compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Panda Express Bradenton most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Panda Express Bradenton's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express Bradenton have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express Bradenton 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 Bradenton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express Bradenton is inspected around three times per year on average.

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