Panda Express Restaurant #1638
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Panda Express Restaurant #1638 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Panda Express Restaurant #1638 was last inspected on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Panda Express Restaurant #1638's latest score of 86 sits above the Titusville average of 68. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Area outside of dumpster not clean. Shared dumpster with the plaza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Shared with plaza **Time Extended**
33-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with the plaza **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Shared with plaza **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Shared with plaza **Time Extended**
33-16-4
86
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Already warned during previous inspection for lack of employee training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Repeat Violation**
33-10-4
82
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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
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. Operator provided with a form. Operator and employees on shift signed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Area outside of dumpster not clean. Shared dumpster with the plaza. **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers stored above microwave and hot box by three compartment sink not inverted. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with the plaza **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided with a copy **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Soda drink stored on walk in cooler shelf. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
58
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector of the ice machine/ice bin soiled with pinkish mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Currently not in operation. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked from raw at approx 940am (pan 1 )teriyaki chicken (99-102F - Hot Holding); (pan 2) cooked on site teriyaki chicken from approx 945 (110-122F - Hot Holding); both pans of cooked chicken were placed back on grill to reheat () temp of grilled teriyaki chicken reheated to 188-190 within 10 mins on grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. 2 probe thermometers on cooks line heavily soiled with old food debris for unknown time. **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. General manager stated the used intensely on the service line are to be changed out every 2 hours but not written plan in place. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. K. Waters asst manager has no proof of food managers training on site nor could she pull up the proof of training from the website while the inspection was taking place **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Currently 2 Hourly employees on site Johanna and Aracelis have no proof that employee agreement has been signed or on site. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector of the ice machine/ice bin soiled with pinkish mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies room bathroom door not self closing fully. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back stock and prep room, ceiling vent soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line with standing water per, low grout lines holding standing water **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of opened food item stored on floor of walk in freezer . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Back prep room at food prep sinks, cleavers stored between equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
39
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panda Express Restaurant #1638 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panda Express Restaurant #1638 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panda Express Restaurant #1638?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panda Express Restaurant #1638.
How does Panda Express Restaurant #1638 compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Panda Express Restaurant #1638 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Panda Express Restaurant #1638's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panda Express Restaurant #1638 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panda Express Restaurant #1638 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 Restaurant #1638 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panda Express Restaurant #1638 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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