PlateScore

Panda Express

A

6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment · Permit FD-01076

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202320242025Aug 21, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 19, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 26, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 22, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Feb 20, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Aug 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 22, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 18, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will occur by 7/22

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken holding at 118-120F. PIC reheated the chicken to 165F. TCS food must hold 135F or greater when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chopped cabbage and cut cabbage holding 44-45F in the walk in refrigerator. PIC put the cabbage in an ice bath. TCS food items must hold 41F or below when cold holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the walk-in refrigerator holding 48F. PIC called for maintenance. Refrigeration must not exceed 41F when holding TCS food products. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Feb 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 19, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no lighting in the walk-in freezer. Please correct for proper cleaning and visibility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Feb 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Janet Suastegui

2023

Aug 21, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Natali Cabrera

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Observed a condensation leak in the walk in refrigerator and frozen condensate on boxes of food. PIC moved the boxes aside to prevent the leak from spilling onto food. Please correct. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →