Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

Panda Express #1657

5807 University Ave

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Panda Express #1657 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 8, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Aug 3, 2023 to May 8, 2026.
Has Panda Express #1657 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 3, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Routine

May 8, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 3, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 16, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 3, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 23Pests

Official Wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 3, 2023 · Original Source