Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Panda Express
Business Name Panda Express
Address 891 S Kuner Rd
Brighton, CO 80601-2857
Phone 303-659-8886

Inspection Details
08/04/2022 Inspection, Routine
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: A container of white rice measured between 123° F - 131° F at the front customer service counter. Corrective action: the person in charge chose to discard the rice.
50 - Good Retail Practices
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector Comments: The hand washing sink located next to the back food preparation sink did not have a supply of cold running water.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: The hand washing sink located next to the back food preparation sink was slow to drain.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: A lid on the facilities exterior dumpster was open at the time of inspection.
07/29/2021 Inspection, Routine
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: Multiple food containers in the walk-in refrigerator were not stored at least 6" off the floor.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet and nested on the dish rack near the three compartment sink.
03/30/2020 Inspection, Education
03/06/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P): An employee was observed only washing hands for five seconds between first entering the kitchen and handling customer food. Corrective Action: Inspector educated an employee on hand washing.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P): Raw chicken was stored above customer beverages in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective Action: Inspector had an employee move the raw chicken to an approved location.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths were stored out of a sanitizer solution throughout the kitchen.
03/19/2018 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets located on the cook line reach in freezer were cracked.
03/23/2017 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket located on the left door of the reach in freezer on the cook line was torn.
03/28/2016 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A container of noodles was 48°F in the west cold-top cooler.
02/18/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A container of garlic with oil was 45°F on top of the grill line cold-top cooler.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Food containers on the storage rack above the 3-compartment sink were stacked wet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor by the soda syrup storage rack was soiled with debris.
02/18/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the grill line reach-in freezer was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The storage shelf above the preparation sinks was soiled with food debris and dust.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Food containers on the storage rack above the 3-compartment sink were stacked wet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the walk-in freezer was soiled with food debris. The floor behind the stove was soiled with food debris.
02/19/2013 Inspection, Routine
09/18/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/18/2012 Inspection, First Operational

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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