Panda Express

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908 E Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-53066

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 30, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No school lunch orders during time of inspection, facilities inspection was conducted

Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No school lunch orders at time of inspection, facilities inspection conducted. No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Jul 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. No school lunch orders at time of inspection, facilities inspection conducted. No violations noted at time of inspection. Observed installation of new plug-in prep table, PIC stated unit will have an internal thermometer placed inside and will be left to cool down to 41*F or below for at least 24 hours until it is used to hold TCS food.

Feb 14, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food production activity observed during inspection; basic facilties check.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 49*F - 52*F in western most cookline refrigerator: raw chicken and cabbage/kale mix. Person in charge indicated the chicken had been in the unit since ~10am and the cabbage/kale mix had been in the unit since ~12pm. The person in charge determined the unit had been inadvertently unplugged at some point in the day. The measured ambient temperature of the unit using a min/max thermometer was 49.8*F. Person in charge had not taken internal temperatures in the last 4 hours. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The unit was plugged in, and a measured ambient temperature of 35.7*F was observed within 30 minutes. The raw chicken was discarded, and the cabbage/kale remained in the unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.

2024

Aug 2, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.>>>Observed cookline hand sink removed at time of inspection. Person in charge indicated that the GM told them the hand sink was removed during a remodel; person in charge was unable to give details as to when the remodel occurred. Equipment such as refrigeration units and hot holding equipment have also moved.*No food processor activity observed at time of inspection. Basic facilities check.*Inspection conducted concurrently with INSP-016849-2024

Mar 8, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Ramon Quiroz

Feb 26, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Inspection conducted concurrently with the routine inspection for FD-31374. This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Of note: Observed Electrolux thawing cabinet with frozen raw chicken; the measured ambient temperature of the unit was observed between 53*F - 66*F using a min/max thermometer. The manager indicated the cabinet was programmed to P7; the unit display indicated it was at 64*F. Person in charge was informed that at this time the unit is only approved for thawing at an ambient temperature of 41*F and below and they must program the unit so it does not increase in temperature above 41*F. Person in charge set the unit to 41*F and below setting. Establishment must acquire a variance for any settings that thaw above 41*F. A copy of the inspection report was emailed.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-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ramon Quiroz

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

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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.>>>Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 45*F - 49*F in the refrigerated prep unit on the cook line: raw beef, raw chicken, and vegetable mix with cut cabbage/kale. Person in charge indicated this food would not/is not used for this permit but this cold holding unit is used for this permit. The unit had a measured ambient temperature of 48.7*F using a min/max thermometer. Person in charge indicated these foods had been in the unit since 10 am and their last temperature check was at 11 am (4 hours before inspection); per the person in charge at the time of the temperature check at 11 am all of the internal temperatures were 41*F and below. Person in charge willingly discarded of the foods listed above; person in charge observed a sheet of ice in the back of the unit and called for service on the unit. Cold holding units MUST maintain time/temperature controlled for safety food items at 41*F and below. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods CANNOT be stored in the refrigeration unit(s) stated above until the the inspector verifies that the unit is working. Re-inspection on or before 03/07/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing>>>Observed Electrolux thawing cabinet with frozen raw chicken; the measured ambient temperature of the unit was observed between 53*F - 66*F using a min/max thermometer. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41*F or less, completely submerged under running water that is 70*F or less with adequate velocity (and does not allow for he food to increase in temperature above 41*F), or as apart of the cooking process from frozen. Person in charge turned the Electrolux to the setting where it thaws at 41*F and below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Observed thawing cabinet with sealed packages of raw chicken inside; no other raw animals proteins observed. All raw chicken had internal temperatures of 41*F and below and the unit had a measured temperature of 40.4*F at time of inspection.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rebekah Rodriguez

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Food Establishment - Eating & DrinkingB°Permit FD-31374 · last inspected Jun 30, 2026

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