Pei Wei Asian Diner
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, Pei Wei Asian Diner has nine inspections in the public record. Pei Wei Asian Diner was last inspected on Apr 22, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Pei Wei Asian Diner's record stops at Apr 22, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Pei Wei Asian Diner's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE WOK COOKING STATION ONTO THE FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS. ALSO BACKING UP ONTO THE WOK PREP LINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REMOVE ALL FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF SAME ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER TO BULK FOOD PARTICLES.
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Apr 14, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND TRUSH ON GROUND UNDER AND ROUND CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP AND ACCUMULATION ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND BOTH CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS ALL EDGES ARE TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESS AND HARDENED GREASE ON THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND THE GROUND UNDER AND AROUND SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS, CLEAN/SANITIZE CONTAINER AND AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP AND ACCUMULATION ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND BOTH CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PIPES ABOVE THE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN DISH RACK HAVE OPEN FLAKING INSULATION, REWRAP THE EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REAR OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE AREAS IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CHUTE AREAS OF THE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN FLOOR TILE GROUT IS WORN AND THEY HOLD EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS, REGROUT THE FLOOR. THE BASE BOARDS UNDER THE WOK LINE ARE COVERED WITH GREASE, CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILDUP UP ABOVE THE BIN AND THE DOOR IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT IN DETAIL.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN LID. MUST REPLACE OR RESAND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,UNDER AND AROUND GRILL AT MAIN WOK STATION LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER TROUGH NEXT TO DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.NEED TO INSTALL AND HAVE RUNNING THE COOLER/FREEZER COMBO.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NO PEST CONTROL NO LOG BOOK MUST PROVIDE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION NEED TO SEE MACHINE RUNNING UPON REINSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN EQUIPMENT THRU OUT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Asian Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Asian Diner on file is from Apr 22, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Asian Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Asian Diner.
Has Pei Wei Asian Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei Asian Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pei Wei Asian Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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