Panda Express 1655

1030 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Panda Express 1655 has 10 inspections in the public record. Panda Express 1655 was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Melbourne restaurants, the typical score is 84; Panda Express 1655 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink end of cook line. Manager set paper towels at station. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Lobby ceiling has tiles removed due to leak in roof. Manager has work order submitted for ceiling tiles to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken corner on plastic bin in clean dish area. Manager discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in men's bathroom not flushing. Manager has out of order note on men's door. Manager has submitted work order for it **Corrective Action Taken**

32-23-5

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

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

29-42-4

Intermediate - 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. One new employee **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. orange chicken (126F - Hot Holding); orange chicken reheat (175F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over kale on cook line cooler drawers. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

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

29-42-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filter.

29-28-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in women's bathroom is damaged above hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One stall in ladies bathroom

32-23-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior door of ice machine.

22-20-5

Apr 8, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over washed and prepped onion. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express 1655 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express 1655 on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express 1655?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express 1655.

How does Panda Express 1655 compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Panda Express 1655 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Panda Express 1655's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panda Express 1655 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express 1655 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 1655 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express 1655 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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