What is Panda Express #1849's health inspection score?

Panda Express #1849 has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panda Express #1849 last inspected?

Panda Express #1849 was last inspected on November 25, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panda Express #1849 have?

Panda Express #1849 has 43 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panda Express #1849 safe to eat at?

Panda Express #1849 has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Panda Express #1849

Name: Panda Express #1849
Address: 39718 LBJ FRWY, Dallas, 75237
Rating: 62

39718 LBJ FRWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/25/2023

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Dallas

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 63/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (62/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Mar 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
food permit not posted- obtain copy if lost
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wiping cloth sitting in cutting board
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
display inspection report or have sign posted

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap ticket/ old

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all food handlers must be trained in food safety
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM/ second time observed not on site
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
not in good repair- green cutting board
DAL-5*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
Post city of Dallas health permit

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
eliminate standing water at floor drain
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET ( MOP SINK ) ALSO A LEAK AT THE MOP SINK

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED
DAL-3*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE REGISTER BY 10/ 01/ 2021

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE CABINETRY UNDERNEATH THE CUSTOMER SODA FOUNTAIN ( VISIBLE SPILLAGE )

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
PITCHER IN THE BACK HAND SINK
DAL-4*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FRUIT FLIES

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB ON THE MOP SINK ALSO A PRONOUNCED LEAK
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( SERVICE IN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PRIMARY COOK WORKING WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
CUSTOMER TEA DISPENSER TOP MISSING
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENT
DAL-7*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
URINE ON THE TOILET SEAT ( MEN'S RESTROOM )

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
CHOW MEIN 131*F , COOKED CHICKEN 128*F,
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
DAL-4*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
FLY DEVICE STORED ABOVE HHU
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL

Base deductions−32 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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