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PANDA EXPRESS 1752

8750 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33174 · 305.228.1888

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332219
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for 3 hrs. Employee placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2015019074Mar 19, 2015May 22, 2015$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee using wrist jewelry while serving food. Employee removed jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towels from under cutting boards.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed top interior of microwave in poor repair by triple sink.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under storage shelves next to walk in freezer. Operator dried out the water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 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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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 food employees Maria and Dania both hired for more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelve under triple sink drain board. Operator dried containers.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken with veggies (124F - Hot Holding); beef with veggies (123F - Hot Holding) on warmer. As per operator for less than 30 min. Operator placed products on stove for reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand sink next to washing area.
Basic/29-20-5
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for 3 hrs. Employee placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under sauce storage shelve next to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room. Manager posted the sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled across cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn in front of deep fryers.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under shelf by Walk in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by hand sink in back kitchen.
/45-02-4

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.