Panda Express #2763

1740 N University Dr Ste B, Plantation, FL 33322 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624353

C
Grade C
Safety score 78 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 5, 2026

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 5 follow-up · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection
    3 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 5 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -10
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 4, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

4 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 4, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Steam Table- Cooked Teriyaki Chicken (107-115°F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated to 180°F.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Employee touched hat and hair proceeded to reach out for a clean container to store cooked chicken without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      3 live roaches under garbage can containing soiled wet wiping cloths next to dry storage back of kitchen.

      Administrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      1 dead roach on top of garbage can containing soiled wet wiping cloths next to dry storage area back of kitchen.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Food out of temperature1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1