Panda Express #1188

5820 University Dr, Davie, FL 33328

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Panda Express #1188 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Panda Express #1188's latest score of 95 sits above the Davie average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board at double prep sink in back kitchen. Employee removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Sep 1, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not washed or sanitized before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Spoon fell on the floor in cook line, operator placed inside empty wok in cook line. Told operator to move spoon to be washed rinsed and sanitized before use. Operator complied **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Raw chicken in bags (50 cold holding )cut cabbage (46- Cold Holding held under 4 hours ago. Equipment turned off due to ice build up inside equipment behind fan guard per manager. Operator turned on equipment, at end of inspection raw chicken 42F, cut cabbage 43F. Ambient temperature of unit @39F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided flier to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container in drying rack in ware washing area in kitchen has old label.

16-46-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Drips from condensation or splash falling inside container from cooling unit inside walk in cooler. Per manager , service call was made.

14-83-1

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water dripping on Cases of broccoli from cooling unit inside walk in cooler. Operator moved cases to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #1188 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #1188 on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Panda Express #1188 compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Panda Express #1188 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.

Has Panda Express #1188's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #1188 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express #1188 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 #1188 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #1188 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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