PANDA EXPRESS #1174
1405 NE 163 STREET, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305.948.8116
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushroom chicken (110F - Cooking) getting platted to place on the front counter hot holding unit, educated operator item needs to be cooked to 165F or above for chicken, operator placed item back onto the wok mushroom chicken (179F - Cooking).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021023823 | Feb 23, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Ally, Dray, Tallha, Servian and Chamana in the establishment hired more than 60 days.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed mop sink leaking when all faucets are closed.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Women restroom, large stall.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chacha, Daphne, and Debian working over 2 months. As per operator, does not have access to the food handlers training. ( other manager have)
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the women's bathroom. Operator put new sign.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed ware washing handwashing sink with no paper towel. Operator placed new roll.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired named Ali, Victor, Dyani, Tonia and Evens.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler and under 2 compartment sink.
Observed ice build up in the walk in cooler fan.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipes leaking under handwashing sink next to 2 compartment sink.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in front of fryers with standing water inside. Employee cleaned during the inspection.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushroom chicken (110F - Cooking) getting platted to place on the front counter hot holding unit, educated operator item needs to be cooked to 165F or above for chicken, operator placed item back onto the wok mushroom chicken (179F - Cooking).
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at the front counter reach in cooler torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter at the mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose Ayala with an expired certificate of 9/24/22
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 76F at the back prep area handwashing sink. Operator fixed during the inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler by the cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler by the cookline.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drive thru soda nozzles with mold like substance. Employee cleaned nozzles during the inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table by the cook line. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets across from cook line station reach in cooler torn.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam containers by the drive thru window not inverted.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.