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Licensee
Name:
PANDA BUFFET & GRILL
License Number:
SEA6102309
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
02/01/2024
Primary Status:
Closed
Secondary Status:
Location Address:
37915 EILAND BLVD ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Routine - Food
12/01/2021
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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12
Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food and debris buildup on cover handles and door grips of refrigerators. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed food and debris buildup on cover handles and door grips of refrigerators. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved and stained cutting board on the refrigerated make table. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed grooved and stained cutting board on the refrigerated make table. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 109 dead cockroaches:
2 dead cockroaches in corner by chest freezer and pan storage
4 dead cockroaches in refrigerator where potatoes are stored
2 dead cockroaches by the glass door refrigerator
2 dead cockroaches along the back exterior wall by the dish washing area
1 dead cockroach behind the fryers
3 dead cockroaches on the floor behind the refrigerated make table
3 dead cockroaches on the floor by the double doors to the dining room
6 dead cockroaches on the floor behind the ice cream freezer in the dining room
5 dead cockroaches behind the cold meat Mongolian buffet unit
2 dead cockroaches in the cabinet of the Mongolian grill area
1 dead cockroach on the floor at the entry to the beverage area
11 dead cockroaches behind the ice makers in the beverage area
1 dead cockroach on the floor under the tea urns
6 dead cockroaches inside the dessert buffet cabinet
40 dead cockroaches inside the middle buffet cabinet
20 dead cockroaches inside the buffet cabinet closest to the Mongolian grill **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed 22 dead cockroaches:
1 dead cockroach in a bus tub under the glass door refrigerator
1 dead cockroach on the floor by the chest freezer
3 dead cockroaches on the exterior of a closed package of brown sugar
3 dead cockroaches under a food preparation table on the back wall
1 dead cockroach by the dishwashing machine
3 dead along the wall where the ice cream freezers and Mongolian buffet line are located
3 dead cockroaches located in the cabinet below the unused sushi counter
2 dead under the beverage counter and soda box rack
3 dead on the shelf of the tea pots
2 dead in the corner by the low ice machine
**Admin Complaint**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pieces of concrete pavers used as legs on the refrigerated make table. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed pieces of concrete pavers used as legs on the refrigerated make table. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor of the shed. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed food items stored on the floor of the shed. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a buildup of ice beneath the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed a buildup of ice beneath the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food and debris buildup on the wire shelving in the walk-in refrigerator, door gaskets on equipment, on the wok grills, and clean pan storage shelf - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed food and debris buildup on the wire shelving in the walk-in refrigerator, door gaskets on equipment, on the wok grills, and clean pan storage shelf **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Shed door is left open and is not self closing to protect the food stored inside from environmental contamination and the cats around the shed. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Shed door is left open and is not self closing to protect the food stored inside from environmental contamination and the cats around the shed. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the drain leaking under the hand washing sink by the walk-in refrigerators - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed the drain leaking under the hand washing sink by the walk-in refrigerators **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single services items stored on the floor in the Mongolian grill area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed boxes of single services items stored on the floor in the Mongolian grill area. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food and debris buildup on the walls inside the walk-in refrigerator and blackened buildup on the walls, ceiling, and light covers of the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed food and debris buildup on the walls inside the walk-in refrigerator and blackened buildup on the walls, ceiling, and light covers of the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed food and debris buildup on the floor along walls and under equipment in the kitchen, walk-in refrigerator, beverage area, and under stored items in the dining area. Observed blackened buildup on the floor of the shed. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed food and debris buildup on the floor along walls and under equipment in the kitchen, walk-in refrigerator, beverage area, and under stored items in the dining area. Observed blackened buildup on the floor of the shed. **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live cockroaches. One in the beverage area and one behind the Mongolian buffet **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Observed 2 live cockroaches. One by the triple sink and one in the servers beverage area below the hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint**
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