PANDA EXPRESS 1733
33550 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33034
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef 63 ( – Cold Holding)on top of reach in cooler left from previous night as per employee working the station. Observed cooked shrimp (55°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (55°F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per employee products were placed in the morning ,and placed inside reach in cooler. Employee transferred products to another location. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked chicken (123°F – Hot Holding) at buffet line. Employee adjusted thermostat on unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-22-4High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by cookline.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed approximately 8 live roaches by the door hinge of the reach in cooler in front of cook line.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef at 63 °f sitting on top of reach in cooler from previous night as per employee working the station.
Intermediate 7
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided the "big 5 food borne ileducational flyer to person in charge
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed items stored inside hand sink by warewashing area.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler by cook line.
53A-05-5Intermediate – 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. At the time of inspection, observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation and no food manager on site.
16-34-4Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. observed no food handler certificates for Nicolas and Ronald working at the time of inspection. As per person in charge, Marialena, they have been here for a year.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Basic 11
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath flat grill by cook line.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed cases of food directly inside walk in freezer floor and a bag of onions directly inside walk in cooler floor.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By kitchen entrance.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of fryers.
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee corrected placement of ice scoop.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. No served raw chicken thawing out at prep sink.
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:03 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.