Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

PANDA EXPRESS

1850 NW 117 PL 301, Sweetwater, FL 33182

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 28, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 23838381

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed 2024 license posted. Time Extended

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 23488812

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food handlers certificates expired for Yuanxun Wang, Petty Mejia. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23488813

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-16-4

Detail 23176266

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Open dumpster lid Time Extended

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23173112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (as per manager less than three hours) (51F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler, manager moved it to cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23173110

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table exposed to soiled water leaking/dripping from the ceiling. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23173109

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling above front counter area. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 23173111

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food stored at front counter exposed to ceiling soiled water leaking onto preparation table. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23173113

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22734914

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and ginger in oil (70F - Cold Holding) located at the cook line. As per operator, product was placed half an hour ago. Operator placed in walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22734913

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

42-01-4

Detail 22734910

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up mop. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22734911

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths located at the cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22734912

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working container with sauces, oils, and seasonings at the cook line with no label.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22163133

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by cooked line. As per operator product was place a hour ago. Operator discard product and placed new garlic and oil (41F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22163135

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.

23-03-4

Detail 22163134

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets by dry storage.

33-16-4

Detail 22163137

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22163136

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in front of griddle in kitchen. Operator dried reach in cooler interior. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22163139

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by cooking area. Operator placed wet towel inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 22163138

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by kitchen back door.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21814352

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser for ice in soda machine. Manager sent employee for cleaning.. Corrected On-Site

33-14-4

Detail 21814354

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-16-4

Detail 21814353

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-22-4

Detail 21325022

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor of walk in cooler

51-13-4

Detail 21325021

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 20755638

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20755637

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink blocked by trash can. Manager removed trash can Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20755636

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-07-5

Detail 20531536

Intermediate - 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 handout via email to manager Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 20531537

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.