PANDA EXPRESS #3649
850 N VERMONT AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029 · RESTAURANT (0-30) SEATS HIGH RISK
Inspection summary
PANDA EXPRESS #3649 has been inspected 5 times by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division since March 19, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 7, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2025. For example:
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded once on July 7, 2026. For example:
GARBAGE AND REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded once on July 7, 2026. For example:
EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS APPROVED: INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.
Recorded once on August 13, 2025. For example:
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
About this data
These results come from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
5 inspections
- ROUTINE INSPECTION
2 infractions
- F142: GARBAGE AND REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- 1 point
- F136: EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS APPROVED: INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
- 1 point
- F142: GARBAGE AND REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 infraction
- F055: # 01A. DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
- 2 points
- F055: # 01A. DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
- ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 infraction
- F039: # 39. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED AND STORED
- 1 point
- F039: # 39. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED AND STORED
- ROUTINE INSPECTION
0 infractions
- ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 infraction
- F039: # 39. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED AND STORED
- 1 point
- F039: # 39. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED AND STORED
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