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Panda Express

A

1320 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10547

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

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 25, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 14, 2026 — 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 history7 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 3, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a segment of accordion-style flexible drain line at hand washing sink closest to produce prep sink. Please replace with smooth, rigid material like PVC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Jun 17, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC to incorporate a minimum of 1 inch of air as a gap between the drainage pipe of the soda machine and the floorsink.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several clean containers wet stacked away as clean. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked containers to allow them to fully dry. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Feb 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) 1. fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to prevent accumulation of contaminants. 2. hood ventilation shall have high temperature caulking along the seams of fixed parts to prevent accumulation of grease over time. 3. storage of in-use utensils during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, such as in the food, clean and protected, or under running water to prevent bacterial growth. If stored in a container of water, the water temperature must be at least 135°F.

2024

Aug 22, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: PIC discussed a possible remodel of the mop sink in the back of the kitchen. Discussed with PIC it is possible a remodel permit is required if any plumbing will be changed.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

>>>Observed several plastic hotel pans stored in the dish area and the walk-in refrigerator put away stacked wet. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all equipment and food contact surfaces must be completely air-dried after proper cleaning and sanitizing. PIC took all hotel pans down to be rewashed and properly air dried. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

>>>Observed at the hand washing sink in the back near the soda machine and at the mop sink with either missing caulking or brown to black organic matter on existing caulking. Discussed with PIC fixed equipment shall be sealed to create a smooth cleanable surface to avoid accumulation of contamination and organic matter. Per PIC a work order will be put in to have new caulking applied. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

Feb 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided helpful handwashing documents in English and Spanish. Report sent via email On 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Edith Recio-Lima

2023

Aug 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Report was delivered via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Efren George

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 →