PANDA EXPRESS

GRADE A

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Overview

PANDA EXPRESS in Harlem (South) received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on May 8, 2024, scoring 7 points. The inspection found 3 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
130 WEST 125 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10027
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
9 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 20-01

NYC Health Code Violation 20-01

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

• MAJOR 16-10

NYC Health Code Violation 16-10

Sodium Warning statement not posted conspicuously at the point of purchase. “Warning: [icon image] indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2300 mg). High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.”

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-10 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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PANDA EXPRESS — Inspection Questions

Did PANDA EXPRESS pass their NYC health inspection on May 8, 2024?
PANDA EXPRESS passed with an A grade on May 8, 2024 with a score of 7 points. The inspection found 3 violation(s).
What critical violations did PANDA EXPRESS have?
PANDA EXPRESS had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
What does violation code 20-01 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-01 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-01) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 16-10 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 16-10 (NYC Health Code Violation 16-10) is a major violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-10 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.