PANDA EXPRESS in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026
📍 237 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Panda Express in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its previous inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
PANDA EXPRESS in East Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Jun 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Feb 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GRADE A
Aug 1, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer r...
Aug 1, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
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PANDA EXPRESS in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PANDA EXPRESS last inspected?
- PANDA EXPRESS was last inspected on June 24, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is PANDA EXPRESS's current health grade?
- PANDA EXPRESS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PANDA EXPRESS had?
- PANDA EXPRESS has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PANDA EXPRESS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PANDA EXPRESS was 17 points on June 24, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PANDA EXPRESS ever received a Grade C?
- No. PANDA EXPRESS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.