PANDA EXPRESS 1733
33550 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead FL 33034 · 305.245.5518
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor near handwash sink located in the kitchen area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017013434 | Mar 17, 2017 | Apr 6, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager coach employee. Employee washed hands properly.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touched face and then proceeded to engaged in packing food to serve to customers. Manager coach employee.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor near handwash sink located in the kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roach on floor near handwash sink next to steam table. Observed 1 dead roach under rice cooker at cook line. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in front of walk In cooler. Observed 1 dead roach on handwash sink in the kitchen near walk in cooler. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under handwash sink near triple sink. Observed 1 dead roach on floor behind reach in freezer near exit door. Advised manager to clean floor.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1 cracked container stored at shelve above the triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs roll (121F - Hot Holding); located in the steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature.
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. Employees name Maria with 2 weeks of being hired.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed washed broccoli stored in non-food grade bag at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook noodles (47F - Cold Holding); eggs (51F - Cold holding ). As per GM delivery was received 2 hours prior and unit door was open for restocking. GM provided invoice.
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. Provided written procedures via email to GM.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers and metal containers not properly air-dried at shelves located on top of the three compartment sink. Employee began separating wet containers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to food containers after cleaning at shelves located on top of the three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at vegetables reach in cooler located at the cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table near stove.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee returned from bathroom and handled box of soda bottles without washing hands.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired 10/01/23.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting above three compartment sink. Operator separated containers to dry properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled. Operator cleaned floor.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at handwashing sink near stove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table near stove.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed a cell phone and put on gloves without washing his hands. Employees were coached to wash their hands before putting on gloves.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at both dispensers. Manager provided paper towels.
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 Mariela Vanegas 01/23, YoanniaCutino 7/22, Sonia Francisco 3 months old.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above preparation table. Employee removed the phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the reach in cooler at the front line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink. Manager stored it in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Mariela vanegas 01/09/23. yoannia caution 7/17/2022.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hidden filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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. Mariela vanegas 01/09/23. yoannia caution 7/17/2022.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hidden filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not labeled.
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