Panda Express

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thawing cabinet procedure with PIC. PIC stated the cabinet is only used to thaw raw chicken and the air temperature is maintained at 38*F for a 24 hour cycle for the cooler is cleaned and sanitized. Observed all chicken in the cooler holding at 41*F or below at the time the cycle had completed. Establishment does not have documentation onsite to show how the cooler is being utilized. PIC stated the display on the cooler always shows a temperature at or below 41*F. Utilizing the cooler at 41*F or below to thaw raw animal proteins will not require a variance.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Thawing cabinet observed in use for thawing raw ROP packages of chicken at the time of inspection. Observed air temp holding at 38*F and all foods at 41*F or below. Advised PIC that a variance is required if thawing above 41*F. Thawing above 41*F may expose some areas of food above 41*F and should be properly reviewed for safety. Advised PIC the thawing cabinet may be used at 41*F or below as a dedicated unit for properly thawing frozen foods in accordance with FDA guidelines.

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of note: Observed an "Electrolux Thawing Cabinet" in use for thawing raw animal proteins (including raw shrimp, chicken and beef) from frozen with an ambient air temperature at 39*F when measure with a min/max thermometer. PIC stated the cabinet had been thawing raw animal proteins overnight and had 9 hours remaining at the time of inspection. All raw animal proteins were observed at 41*F or below internally and on the surface. Discussed that thawing in this capacity is not operating in approved method for thawing. Discussed this equipment may be used as a refrigerator only in the "hold" mode. Discussed if the establishment would like to continue to use the equipment as programmed they will need to submit documentation and obtain an approved variance. Apply for a variance online at: https://esd.maricopa.gov/3978/FoodVariances. Advised PIC to discontinue thawing in this way until a variance is approved.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ------ No certified food protection manager (CFM) available on site at the time of inspection. Discussed that a CFM must be available at all times to answer food safety questions for employees. Establishment currently has two CFMs. Discussed that an additional CFM may be required. Discussed retaining records onsite for CFM and employee food handler certificates.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Arisa Flanders

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A copy of the report was emailed to the manager.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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-181Signer: Wenshen Yen,Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 3