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NamePANDA EXPRESS #1601
Address9918 KNOCKANDO LN
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsEHS observed Typhoidal Salmonella missing from the cooperate Health Policy. Establishment has a State Employee Poster posted with all 6 reportable illnesses.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed an employee drink stored on a shelf above a prep surface.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No REPEAT 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P. Observed food employee fail to stop task to wash hands after picking up utensil that had fallen on the floor. CDI - Employee was educated and wash hands properly before returning to task.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed two pairs of dish gloves draped over the side of the back kitchen hand sink. CDI - Items were removed.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed an employee fail to discard gloves after picking up utensil that fell on floor. CDI - Employee was educated and they discarded gloves, washed hands. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready-to-eat vegetables.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P Observed an employee sanitize a utensil that had fallen on the floor for 1-2 seconds. CDI - Employee was educated and they rewashed, rinsed and sanitized utensil with the required sanitizer contact time.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 43 degree spring rolls in the walk-in freezer due to it having an ambient air temperature of 54 degrees. Items were voluntarily discarded. Manager stated that a work order for the walk-in freezer was submitted on 6/19/26. All foods below 41 degrees were moved to the regular walk-in cooler. Walk-in freezer will not be used until it is repaired.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf 3-501.11 Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen. Observed a 54 degree walk-in freezer. Observed all frozen boxes of food thawing in the walk-in freezer.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.12 Food that is being slacked shall be held in refrigeration at 41F and below or at any temperature if the food remains frozen. Observed all frozen foods thawing in a 54 degree walk-in freezer.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed the back kitchen door cracked open during the entire inspection.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two employees preparing food while wearing watches and bracelets.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed an employee cloth dry a utensil. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed boxes of single-service items stored on a wet floor. Observed single-service cups stacked high at the check-out counter without a protective sleeve.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed a water hose being cut off by a splitter valve with an ASSE-1001 backflow prevention device that is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - Water was turned off at the faucet. Observed a leak coming from the 3-compartment sink faucet and the drain pipes underneath.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster doors and both drain plugs missing.