Panda Garden in Philadelphia underwent a health inspection on Thursday, during which 8 violations were found. The restaurant was ordered to close temporarily to address these issues.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 18 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Panda Garden
- Where: 130 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
- When: September 18, 2025
Panda Garden is a Chinese restaurant offering both dine-in and takeout options, with a menu of classic Asian dishes. Inspectors found several violations of food safety regulations during the recent inspection.
The inspector noted that the facility had severely dented, swollen, and distressed canned items in the walk-in cooler area. Inspectors saw an open beverage belonging to an employee in a food prep area. Uncovered food was observed in the chest freezer during the inspection.
The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution was measured at 0 ppm, rather than 300-500 ppm as required. Inspectors observed scum or film on the handwashing sinks, prep sink, and three-basin sink, indicating they were not properly cleaned and sanitized. Containers in the reach-in refrigerator and cold prep were not labeled with the name of their contents.
Inspectors found evidence of roach activity near the basement air gap. The facility’s outer openings do not prevent insects, rodents, or other animals from entering.
Food and beverages were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food employees were observed not wearing effective hair restraints. Cutting boards were observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
Inspectors noted debris buildup on the outer and inner surfaces of the dishwasher, as well as on the dishwasher trays. A detailed inspection report cites all the violations observed at the restaurant.
This inspection has revealed that the establishment is not in satisfactory compliance. Corrective action is required to eliminate these violations. Compliance status will be assessed upon reinspection.
The restaurant was ordered to cease operations immediately for at least 48 hours due to imminent health hazards.
