PANDA EXPRESS #1538
1104 SE MALABAR RD, Palm Bay FL 32909 · 321-724-9818
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018019430 | Feb 26, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Old manager did not sign training certificates of some employees; Donglan, Anna, Sophia, Walter, Elma, Catherine, and Rodel.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2021.
Equipment in poor repair. Large make table right top cover broken and falls off when closing, top right drawer doesn't seal when closed. New manager stated he has ordered replacement parts.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw portioned chicken over ready to eat food in walk in freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Apple juice box stored in ice machine, removed juice and surrounding ice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door make table on cook line damaged right door, comes off tracks when opened and closed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male restroom has no hand washing sign, provided.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloth stored on table by hand wash sink on cook line.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Flooring behind deep behind fryer soiled with debris.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Richard, Sua
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. Stephen,Heralyn,Elma
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Light not functioning. Bulb burned out in hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in reach in freezer under coke cooler soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop sink, hung up by manager
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states had power shortage on steam table, turned the table back on occurred less than 2 hours prior. Suggested rapid reheat on pepper chx (98F - Hot Holding); pot stickers (127F - Hot Holding)operator decided to discard these items by choice. Operator rapidly reheated these items: spring rolls (114F - Hot Holding); crab Rangoon (127F - Hot Holding); Retemp spring rolls 172F, crab Rangoon 174F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled.
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.