THIRSTY PANDA
803 S BABCOCK ST, Melbourne FL 32901 · 3213453209
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and half and half 2 door reach in cooler
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary and chlorine
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. Hasn't taken class yet
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hasn't finished class yet
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. Hasn't taken class yet
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.