PANDA EXPRESS
5400 DONALD ROSS ROAD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot biz near cook line-cooked rice 117F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to be reheated.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026030191 | Mar 27, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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/ Person in charge-Joshua Cho
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator corrected.
Feb 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler and cook line cooler drawers, raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler and cook line cooler drawers, raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At cook line, wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution used to wipe surfaces. Operator prepared sanitizing buckets to store wiping cloths.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at cookline-chopped kale 48F- cold holding, garlic in oil 48F- cold holding,raw chicken 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At walk in cooler-, raw chicken steak 49-52F-- cold holding, shredded cabbage 47-50F- cold holding, cooked noodles 50-52F- cold holding, liquid eggs 50-52F- cold holding, chopped kale 50-52F-cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at cookline-chopped kale 48F- cold holding, garlic in oil 48F- cold holding,raw chicken 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At walk in cooler- raw steak 49-52F-- cold holding, shredded cabbage 47-50F- cold holding, cooked noodles 50-52F- cold holding, liquid eggs 50-52F- cold holding, chopped kale 50-52F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over fully cooked chicken egg rolls opened from commercial packaging at reach in freezer on cook line. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken opened from commercial packaging over raw beef at reach in freezer on cook line. Operator stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black Mold like substance in ice chute at soda machine.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Inspection 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked peas and carrots (66F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler not portioned or prepared today. Per operator held less than two hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to chill. Replace with new peas and carrots.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw frozen chicken in sink under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator removed and placed in walk-in cooler.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot biz near cook line-cooked rice 117F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to be reheated.
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