Pei Wei

1 Harborside Dr, East Boston, MA 02128
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pei Wei six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Raw food items stored behind ready to eat food items at the cooking line sandwich refrigerating unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
90
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food bins with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls near cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
90
Dec 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in the back connecting hallway / Ecolab treats the hallway monthly. Increase exterminations to weekly indefinitely / Remove droppings and check the area daily for new droppings. Droppings noted along floors under the desk area / remove futniture from walls and provide a thorough cleaning of floors / Check daily for dropoings
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food bins with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pei Wei last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pei Wei?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei.

How does Pei Wei compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Pei Wei most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Pei Wei's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pei Wei means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pei Wei inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei is inspected around two times per year on average.