PANDA EXPRESS 1655
1030 NORTH WICKHAM ROAD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-255-1820
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. orange chicken (126F - Hot Holding); orange chicken reheat (175F - Hot Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for all 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. Men's restroom
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on rear storage shelves stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Inverted
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Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. 1 stall blocked from use in women's restroom
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink end of cook line. Manager set paper towels at station.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Lobby ceiling has tiles removed due to leak in roof. Manager has work order submitted for ceiling tiles to be replaced.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken corner on plastic bin in clean dish area. Manager discarded container.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in men's bathroom not flushing. Manager has out of order note on men's door. Manager has submitted work order for it
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over kale on cook line cooler drawers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. orange chicken (126F - Hot Holding); orange chicken reheat (175F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior door of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in women's bathroom is damaged above hand wash sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One stall in ladies bathroom
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in ladies bathroom is damaged above Handwash sinks.
Light not functioning. 1 light out under hoods.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on walk-in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline are soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over washed and prepped onion.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mark has no proof of manager food handler certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to mark.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area. Manager states the roof was recently repaired and they are working on replacing tiles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, no copy of current license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker next to single serve drink lids. Manager relocated to employee locker.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water continues to leak from hand sink faucet next to back door. Manager states it has a work order in on it.
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.