Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
36
Last inspection
July 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
29 / 7
Panda Express currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 27, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 36 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
July 27, 2026
- Date
- July 27, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 36
- Critical points
- 29
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Panda Express has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2024 and April 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its April 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Panda Express's latest score: 36
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panda Express's current NYC health grade?
Panda Express does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Panda Express last inspected?
Panda Express was last inspected on July 27, 2026.
What was Panda Express's latest inspection score?
Panda Express's latest inspection score was 36 points.
How many violations did Panda Express have in its latest inspection?
Panda Express had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Panda Express located?
Panda Express is located at 835 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10022.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50050386
Last updated: August 18, 2026