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PANDA EXPRESS

1850 NW 117 PL 301, Miami FL 33182

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336660
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (as per manager less than three hours) (51F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler, manager moved it to cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022011575Jan 3, 2022Dec 27, 2022$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2025 · Observed 2024 license posted. Time Extended
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Observed some employee food handlers certificates expired for Yuanxun Wang, Petty Mejia.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2024 · Open dumpster lid Time Extended
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (as per manager less than three hours) (51F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler, manager moved it to cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table exposed to soiled water leaking/dripping from the ceiling.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling above front counter area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food stored at front counter exposed to ceiling soiled water leaking onto preparation table.
Basic/08B-36-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and ginger in oil (70F - Cold Holding) located at the cook line. As per operator, product was placed half an hour ago. Operator placed in walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths located at the cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working container with sauces, oils, and seasonings at the cook line with no label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by cooked line. As per operator product was place a hour ago. Operator discard product and placed new garlic and oil (41F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets by dry storage.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in front of griddle in kitchen. Operator dried reach in cooler interior.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by cooking area. Operator placed wet towel inside sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by kitchen back door.
/45-02-4

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