Golden Panda Buffet, a restaurant located in Zephyrhills, in Pasco Count, has been ordered to close following a routine inspection on January 23, 2024, marking another chapter in its history of non-compliance with health and safety standards.
The inspection, detailed on Yelp and the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, revealed a total of 20 violations, compelling regulatory authorities to temporarily shut down the facility for yet another time.
Trouble With Pasco County Restaurant Inspections
This is not the first instance of closure for Golden Panda Buffet in the last 12 months. Records indicate previous temporary closures for the establishment following inspections on March 16 and 17, 2023, which also resulted in an $800 fine on May 25, 2023, for 3 violations, as well as October 19 and 20, 2023, due to similar issues.
The recent violations span a range of concerns, from basic maintenance issues to high-priority health hazards, according to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation report.