Panda Express 1733
33550 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33034 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332245
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Aug 4 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 4, 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 - First visitAug 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Manager coach employee. Employee washed hands properly.
Fixed on the spot
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed food employee touched face and then proceeded to engaged in packing food to serve to customers. Manager coach employee.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 2 live roaches on floor near handwash sink located in the kitchen area.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed 1 cracked container stored at shelve above the triple sink.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed at cook line.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 7 dead roach on floor near handwash sink next to steam table. Observed 1 dead roach under rice cooker at cook line. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in front of walk In cooler. Observed 1 dead roach on handwash sink in the kitchen near walk in cooler. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under handwash sink near triple sink. Observed 1 dead roach on floor behind reach in freezer near exit door. Advised manager to clean floor.
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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.