PANDA EXPRESS #354
8000 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33388 · 954.474.3629
Last inspected Jul 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license with an expiration date of December 1,2024.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021039081 | Jul 19, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on the floor under large plastic containers of sugar, salt and k-starch. Observed 3 dead roaches on the floor near the safe. Observed 6 dead roaches on the floor under the grills. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas with dead roaches.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license with an expiration date of December 1,2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink used to store a metal container. Operator removed metal container.
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/. Observed 4 employees working without a certified food manager on staff.
Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk in cooler and freezer several items left on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed box of yellow bell peppers stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored over container of plastic containers power aide and bottle water in walk-in cooler.Operator stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with hose attached missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.
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. Employee started less than 60 days. Emailed form
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water push pedal not functioning at hand washing sink in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.. Manager print and posted written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea poster
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled as bleach.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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.