Panda Express #1174

1405 Ne 163 Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Panda Express #1174, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.

Panda Express #1174's latest score of 82 sits above the North Miami Beach average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women restroom, large stall. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chacha, Daphne, and Debian working over 2 months. As per operator, does not have access to the food handlers training. ( other manager have) **Repeat Violation**

53B-13-5

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - 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.

53B-14-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the women's bathroom. Operator put new sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Feb 17, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in front of fryers with standing water inside. Employee cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushroom chicken (110F - Cooking) getting platted to place on the front counter hot holding unit, educated operator item needs to be cooked to 165F or above for chicken, operator placed item back onto the wok mushroom chicken (179F - Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**

03C-44-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at the front counter reach in cooler torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drive thru soda nozzles with mold like substance. Employee cleaned nozzles during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam containers by the drive thru window not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table by the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets across from cook line station reach in cooler torn.

14-11-5

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Light not functioning in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Water draining onto kitchen floor surface, from ice machine.

29-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #1174 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1174 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #1174?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #1174.

How does Panda Express #1174 compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Panda Express #1174 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Panda Express #1174's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1174 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express #1174 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Panda Express #1174 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1174 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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