Panda Express #1174
1405 NE 163 Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331029
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken over cut cabbage in the reach in cooler, operator fixed during the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Operator removed at the time of the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
Observed metal sponge used in the wok station. Operator discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Operator cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A95Routine inspection3 violations · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 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 - First visitAug 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Ally, Dray, Tallha, Servian and Chamana in the establishment hired more than 60 days.
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed mop sink leaking when all faucets are closed.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.