Panda Express in Philadelphia was inspected by the city health department on July 16. Inspectors cited multiple sanitation-related violations during the routine inspection. The violations must be resolved to meet public health requirements.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from a particular inspection conducted on July 16 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Panda Express was visited by the Philadelphia Department of Health on July 16.
- The Chinese restaurant was reported by inspectors for the presence of rodents and poor sanitation.
- The establishment should correct all the violations before reinspection.
Panda Express
- Where: 942 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- When: July 16, 2025 (10:50 AM to 01:40 PM)
Inspectors observed fruit flies in multiple areas, including the basement. The self-service beverage station had mouse feces on the floor. A significant build-up of grease was observed on the cooking equipment in the kitchen area.
It is important that the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and shelves are properly cleaned and sanitized. Dumpster lids were found to be not well fitted. Debris and trash was identified in the back refuse area. Self-service beverage station, and basement area revealed dust, debris, and mouse feces.
The ceiling of storage and toilet rooms had ventilation covers packed with dust. The rear prep area had cracked floor tiles. Inspectors noted broken and dislodged tiles in the basement.
Peeling paint was observed on the ceiling above the self-service beverage station. The inspection report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
Panda Express was found in unsatisfactory compliance with the health standards. The restaurant must correct all the violations to continue uninterrupted business activities. The department will verify the status of compliance during the follow-up inspection.
The food establishment requires a valid food license to operate. The appropriate department should be contacted in case of an expired license. Failure to resolve the issues may result in health permit revocation or further legal actions.
