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PANDA EXPRESS

11070 SW VILLAGE PARKWAY, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 772.345.9918

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6603144
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approx 50 of pests dead and alive near a window sill. Per Employee, pest control was here yesterday and cleaned up pest that are dead and alive.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approx 50 of pests dead and alive near a window sill. Per Employee, pest control was here yesterday and cleaned up pest that are dead and alive.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried rice.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 1 pan 122F hot holding, cooked rice 2nd pan 115F hot holding. Left in hot holding equipment overnight. Employee discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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. For Miguelina. Signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth for some.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. A couple are not original certifications.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's /employees.
Basic/32-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of plates in storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Jul 15, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water tabs at both beverage stations. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Employee tried to close but dumpster was too far back, per employee.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. S.N.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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. Emailed and printed. Manager and employee signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak 48f cold holding, raw chicken 48f cold holding, raw chicken 45f cold holding. Recommend to rapid chill. All items prepared 1 hour ago. Manager moved items to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. In lobby area. Manager stated they shut off the AC. Ceiling tile missing in front of walk in front of walk in freezer. Manager replaced.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink. Left over noodles and rice on/in pans.
Basic/16-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. 1 bulb out under vent system.
Basic/36-62-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above r raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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.