Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
March 10, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Panda Express currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 10, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
March 10, 2026
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 10, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Panda Express has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its October 2024 score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Panda Express's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panda Express's current NYC health grade?
Panda Express currently has a A grade.
When was Panda Express last inspected?
Panda Express was last inspected on March 10, 2026.
What was Panda Express's latest inspection score?
Panda Express's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Panda Express have in its latest inspection?
Panda Express had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Panda Express located?
Panda Express is located at 1277 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10065.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50034729
Last updated: June 26, 2026