Pandabear Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
58
Score
Pandabear Restaurant, located at 1403 N Expressway 1403-D in Griffin, GA, underwent a food service inspection on 2025-09-08, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 58. This inspection identified three major and five minor violations, including issues with food storage and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, Pandabear Restaurant has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
43
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Sep 8, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed there are pans of uncovered food items in the walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board for vegetables is rinsed with water only after use and placed back on shelf. Cutting board must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized and allowed to air dry before being placed back on shelf for later use.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed knife and cutting board are placed inside trash can and knocked against interior wall of trash to shake off extra food particles and then reused to cut the food items (ex. vegetable prep station in rear food service).
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling methods are used for cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods and ready to eat TCS foods. Do not leave cooked food items for extended amounts of time at room temperature on speed rack. Do not place too much food in bus tubs or containers.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed carrot is dropped on the floor and then picked up by food handler and cut and placed into bus tub for further preparation. (Discarded)
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of sauce being stored on the floor in the kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed peppers are being cut directly from the box without being washed first.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelving in both walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer need to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to remove mold and food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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