Panda Express #354

8000 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33388-0024

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Panda Express #354, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Panda Express #354's latest score of 64 falls below the Plantation average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license with an expiration date of December 1,2024.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink used to store a metal container. Operator removed metal container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - 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/. Observed 4 employees working without a certified food manager on staff.

53A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk in cooler and freezer several items left on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed box of yellow bell peppers stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jul 8, 2025

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored over container of plastic containers power aide and bottle water in walk-in cooler.Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with hose attached missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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. Employee started less than 60 days. Emailed form

11-26-1

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water push pedal not functioning at hand washing sink in kitchen.

29-08-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed employee training certification expired on 08/03/2022

53B-05-5

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -Observed wash water at 3 compartment sink not maintained clean.

16-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express #354 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express #354 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express #354?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express #354.

How does Panda Express #354 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Panda Express #354 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Panda Express #354's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express #354 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panda Express #354 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Panda Express #354 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express #354 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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