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Panda Express Restaurant

A

2931 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26549

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 27, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 11, 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 history6 on record

2026

Mar 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 16, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed 6 bags of precooked noodles measured between 48F and 55F in the single door reach in cooler. The person in charge indicated the noodles were in the unit overnight. The noodles were discarded at the time of inspection. Observed cut cabbage measured at 46F in the single door cooler across from the flat grill. The person in charge indicated the cabbage was in the cooler for 30 minutes. The cabbage was relocated to the walk-in cooler.

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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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the backflow prevention device leaking behind the dish machine when in use. 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

Feb 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed thawing cabinet procedures and settings with management team.

2024

Sep 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 19, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rosalinda C.

2023

Sep 27, 2023Routine1 priorityB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 4,Signer: Rosalinda C.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. In the vegetable reach in cooler by the wok station, observed raw beef at 47*F. All cold holding Temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods must be kept at 41*F or below. Foods were placed in unit 3 hours prior and were placed back in the walk in cooler to cool. Unit was repaired this morning and not enough time was given to allow the unit to reach 41*F before placing TCS foods inside. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsCounty code (MCEHC)

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →