Panda House Express

1751 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Decatur restaurant, which scores around 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meat scraps from chicken inside produce sink. PIC advised that only produce should be prepared in this sink. COS Sink was cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers with food such as shrimp, beef, cabbage inside prep top cooler uncovered. All items must be stored covered except for items actively cooling. COS all items were covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees without adequate hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed openings/ entry points in wall towards back of kitchen where water heater is stored. C/A PIC advised to screen or seal all external openings to prevent entry of pests and vermin. Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier. Perimeter walls and roofs of a food service establishment shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

511-6-1.07(2)(n)

Sep 22, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda House Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda House Express on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Panda House Express compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Panda House Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Panda House Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panda House Express have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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