ON AIR
The Tijuana Salas A location achieved a perfect 100% on its most recent NSF audit Panda Express evaluation, significantly surpassing the 90-point passing threshold. At MERA, operational excellence is not an abstract goal — it is a concrete, measurable outcome that reflects the team’s commitment to the highest international standards in hygiene, food safety, and operational quality.
What Does the NSF Audit Panda Express Evaluate?
NSF International is a global organization dedicated to protecting public health. Its audits provide a comprehensive review of operational processes, physical facilities, and supply chains, verifying compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability regulations.
For Panda Express, the NSF audit is conducted according to brand-specific criteria covering food safety, management systems implementation, and social compliance standards. Each location is evaluated on a quarterly basis, resulting in four audits per unit annually.
A Result That Strengthens MERA’s Position
Beyond the individual performance of each location, Panda Express evaluates its licensees with an overall group score. This means that each unit’s results directly impact MERA’s global reputation as a franchise operator. Achieving 100% on the NSF audit Panda Express reinforces MERA’s standing with the brand and within the competitive food and beverage sector.
Three Strategic Pillars Behind the Result
Excelling in the NSF audit Panda Express goes beyond fulfilling contractual obligations — it demonstrates strength across three areas critical to any licensee.
Brand protection. Ensuring a consistent guest experience helps prevent foodborne illness incidents, strengthening both Panda Express’s global reputation and confidence in MERA as a responsible operator.
Legal and regulatory compliance. Maintaining high audit standards ensures that operations align with local health codes and applicable food handling regulations, avoiding penalties, temporary closures, or any disruption to business continuity.
Operational efficiency. The results confirm that protocols for temperature control, sanitation, storage, and cross-contamination prevention are rigorously followed — evidence of a mature, consistent operational culture.
The MERA Standard: Commitment and Continuous Improvement
The 100% score on the NSF audit Panda Express at Tijuana Salas A is concrete proof of MERA’s focus on a culture grounded in continuous improvement and shared accountability. In an industry where consumer trust depends directly on food safety, a perfect score is not simply another milestone — it is a decisive differentiator between achieving operational excellence and merely meeting minimum requirements.
At MERA, we continue working to strengthen the standards that set us apart.
