Panda Express

1850 Nw 117 Pl 301, Miami, FL 33182

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Panda Express appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Panda Express' latest score of 100 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed 2024 license posted. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Jan 21, 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. Observed some employee food handlers certificates expired for Yuanxun Wang, Petty Mejia. **Warning**

53B-14-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (as per manager less than three hours) (51F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler, manager moved it to cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table exposed to soiled water leaking/dripping from the ceiling. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling above front counter area. **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food stored at front counter exposed to ceiling soiled water leaking onto preparation table. **Warning**

08B-36-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by cooked line. As per operator product was place a hour ago. Operator discard product and placed new garlic and oil (41F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in front of griddle in kitchen. Operator dried reach in cooler interior. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by cooking area. Operator placed wet towel inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets by dry storage.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser for ice in soda machine. Manager sent employee for cleaning.. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor of walk in cooler

36-22-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panda Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panda Express on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panda Express?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panda Express.

How does Panda Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Panda Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Panda Express' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panda Express 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 inspected?

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

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