PANDA EXPRESS RESTAURANT #1638
3045 COLUMBIA BLVD BLDG A STE 101, Titusville FL 32780 · 321.267.0817
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Area outside of dumpster not clean. Shared dumpster with the plaza.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with the plaza
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Already warned during previous inspection for lack of employee training.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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. Operator provided with a form. Operator and employees on shift signed
Area outside of dumpster not clean. Shared dumpster with the plaza.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers stored above microwave and hot box by three compartment sink not inverted. Operator corrected
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with the plaza
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided with a copy
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Soda drink stored on walk in cooler shelf. Operator removed
Dec 16, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector soiled in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector of the ice machine/ice bin soiled with pinkish mold like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. 2 probe thermometers on cooks line heavily soiled with old food debris for unknown time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked from raw at approx 940am (pan 1 )teriyaki chicken (99-102F - Hot Holding); (pan 2) cooked on site teriyaki chicken from approx 945 (110-122F - Hot Holding); both pans of cooked chicken were placed back on grill to reheat () temp of grilled teriyaki chicken reheated to 188-190 within 10 mins on grill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. K. Waters asst manager has no proof of food managers training on site nor could she pull up the proof of training from the website while the inspection was taking place
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. Currently 2 Hourly employees on site Johanna and Aracelis have no proof that employee agreement has been signed or on site.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. General manager stated the used intensely on the service line are to be changed out every 2 hours but not written plan in place.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector of the ice machine/ice bin soiled with pinkish mold like substance.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies room bathroom door not self closing fully.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back stock and prep room, ceiling vent soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line with standing water per, low grout lines holding standing water
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of opened food item stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Back prep room at food prep sinks, cleavers stored between equipment.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
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/ -manager on duty, Kaylyn, stated her certificate was at home. Verified current food manager certification via ServSafe website.
Equipment in poor repair. -one of two walk-in freezer fans not working
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -floor tiles in disrepair in front of back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in walk-in cooler -floor in front of reach-in cooler on cookline, employee squeegeed floor
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on floor in dry storage area, operator moved to shelf
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple pink clothes on cookline, employee relocated
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.