PANDA EXPRESS #1206

Health grade
A · 96/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 66%
Diner rating
3.8 ★ · 1,012 reviews
Violations
4 basic
Last inspected
Feb 2026

It pulls 3.8 stars across 1,012 reviews and ranks safer than 66% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Look for chinese in Apopka. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and healthy diners.

Get directions Call (407) 886-6258

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (96/100)
Violations
4 total — 4 basic
Address
1710 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR, Apopka, FL
Cuisine
Chinese
Categories
Chinese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Caterer, Chinese noodle restaurant, Chinese takeaway, Delivery Chinese restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.8 stars (1012 reviews)
Seats
72
Phone
(407) 886-6258
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.8 Community-sourced rating 1,012 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Something changed. Recent visits score noticeably higher than earlier ones. Front-of-house cuts both ways here, averaging 3.7 among the reviews that raise it. Freshness and temperature follows at 25% of reviews, where ratings average 5.0.

Behind those, speed of service is raised in 15% of reviews (3.7 average). The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (11 of 20). Dates on these reviews range from Dec 2025 to Jun 2026. 12 of 20 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 8 are two or lower.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (96/100) with 4 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was February 17, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. That puts it ahead of 66% of graded kitchens in Orange County. For specifics, the last inspection cited single-service and single-use items and plumbing installed & maintained.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 21, 2026

    It was alright

  • June 11, 2026

    I always come to this Panda Express because of the fresh food, great staff, and it's family-friendly atmosphere. Last night, I had just come from a long day at the hospital, visiting my sick hubby, and I was absolutely starving. I was served by Carlos, the store manager, and he gave me friendly, exemplary service, even adding a couple extra pieces to my plate (I think my hunger was showing on my face)! To this exhausted mom, who was weary from talking to doctors all day, Carlos's gesture of kindness was an unexpected blessing. What great customer service from Carlos and his team! I will continue to frequent this Panda Express!! Oh and PSA - the new brisket entree is AMAZING!

  • June 4, 2026

    I’m posting this for the one dish I really enjoyed. The Cantonese beef brisket is very delicious. Just get white rice to go with. No noodles or anything. You wanna be able to taste the flavors. The brisket is very tender. I will definitely be going back to get this a few times before they switch up.

  • May 20, 2026

    I love there teriyaki chicken. I get it every time

  • May 19, 2026

    Fast service, food looks good and taste great.

  • May 14, 2026

    Nando was great to speak with. He made the menu very clear and easy to order. Very friendly guy. A nice place to sit and eat. I do advise against getting the Dynamite Chicken though. Nothing wrong with how it was prepped, it was very fresh, it just didn’t taste very good. The Buldak sauce on it isn’t very good.

  • May 9, 2026

    The manager don't now how to do her work Susan I older my food online inside the store I got my food 1 hour after I can believe it I ordered chicken teriyaki it was hard the manager Susan is my food all the way to other customers had me wetting for some more chicken to be cook it was already but day better give it to the costume then taking care off us

  • May 4, 2026

    Food is just okay. The beef and broccoli is the nastiest I’ve ever had from any Chinese place. The beef taste funny and is all chewy. Idk if it’s the sauce or texture or combination of both but it just wasn’t good to eat. I gave the whole thing to my dogs. The steak and veggies entree is good and that’s about it besides the eggrolls and wontons.

  • May 4, 2026

    This Panda never disappoints. The food is always fresh and tasty and the staff is always courteous and attentive.

  • April 23, 2026

    We frequented this location on April 23. One customer was being served and we were up next. Nari finished the customer off at the register. Daniela refused to greet and furthermore serve us. There was no interaction with us so avoiding conflict can’t be the excuse. Immediately after us, Daniela service the next customer. I hope that Daniela is not picking and choosing when to do her job as she displayed today. Extremely unprofessional and will no longer frequent this location.

  • April 1, 2026

    1045 pm basically no food was available and they were done cooking. What was left was left to be served was tiny amounts of what looked like had been sitting for a while. Food there is usually ok

  • March 29, 2026

    Excellent customer service

  • March 7, 2026

    Every time I order they do not send the sauce that comes WITH teriyaki chicken. This chicken is plan as hell and had no sauce to go with it now. Done ordering from this one, don’t bother with them.

  • March 2, 2026

    Horrible customer service. There is no structure or leadership in that restaurant. Every employee was running around like their heads were cut off. Waited over 20 minutes to get food.

  • February 12, 2026

    Delicious! I don’t come 🏃‍♀️ here often but today 2/12/26 was amazing 🤩 or maybe because I was hungry 🤤 ? I bought pepper 🫑 chicken 🍗 with fried rice 🍚 and broccoli 🥦. The only down side was the crab 🦀 rangoon didn’t have any crab in it… plain cream cheese :( Staff greeted me and my friend when we walked in, they politely asked how we were doing and what we would like to eat. Atmosphere felt like home 🏠, we will return! Thank you

  • February 7, 2026

    If this Panada Express was a fortune cookie, it would read “Great Fresh Food and Friendly Employees are in your very near future!” We went today for lunch. They are very consistent with having menu options fresh and available. Other Panda’s usually drop ball with that trait. Nope- not here. We have been over a dozen times and each time it’s a well oiled operation. On top of that, by far the best customer service we have experienced at a Panda Express. The employees put you in a good mood with their friendliness. Highly recommend.

  • February 3, 2026

    The selections were far more than I expected. I have frequented other Panda express in other cities but they didn't offer the myriad of choices that were available here.

  • January 31, 2026

    First time in this location, and it was wonderful! Hot food, minimal wait, and very friendly service from Arshad! It’s not often (in my experience) to have such enthusiasm from a food service worker, so he was a refreshing change! The cleanliness of the restaurant was even better, with this being so close to my job I’ll be stopping in often!

  • December 21, 2025

    No usan guantes, son lentas y desorganizadas para preparar y entregar las órdenes, terrible servicio, da asco que no usen guantes.

  • December 19, 2025

    Only two people in front of me and got my order completely wrong, called back and manager Carlos treated me liked I was the one who messed up, asked me to take my receipt back when I leave 15 away minimum and acted like he didn’t care, manager like Carlos doesn’t deserve position as a store manager, asked him if he could uber my right food he said no yet he insisted of me going back when his people messed up, arrogant to the max CARLOS offered no solution idk how you mess up an order when there’s no high demand, Carlos if you provide that customer service you should get a new job

Overall Score

68 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 15/20
    3.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 3/10
    Declining, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
9:30 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM to 11 PM
Friday
9 AM to 11:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 17, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
  2. January 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  3. August 11, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 17, 2026