PANDA EXPRESS #1736
1780 SW ST LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 6267999898
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One in binder and one crawling on wall. Manager removed quickly. Next unannounced.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019008964 | Dec 17, 2018 | Apr 11, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage 48F cold holding. Advised to keep reach in cooler doors closed / rapid chill.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage 48F cold holding. Advised to keep reach in cooler doors closed / rapid chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/ 5 present.
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. For all staff currently on site. Person in charge unable to find/ locate completed training. FRLA books were found in shelf by computer desk.
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. Provided printed copy. Employees signed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Water leaking from condenser in walk in cooler. Water is dripping into product. Advised staff to move products away from drips.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One in binder and one crawling on wall. Manager removed quickly. Next unannounced.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves holding raw chicken.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 is displayed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler on cookline is torn.
Light not functioning. Light not functioning above triple sink due to bad ballast. Manager has part, just needs replacing.
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.