Pei Wei Asian Express
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Pei Wei Asian Express has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Pei Wei Asian Express trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 4lb 14 oz can of oyster sauce by Lee Kum Kee with dent.
01B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind cook line due to floor tiles in disrepair.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed behind cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container on floor at establishment entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling in mop sink located in kitchen area outside of walk in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall next to cook line in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach on wall above fryers at cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of mop holder outside of walk in cooler in kitchen area. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of mop sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach behind steamer in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on floor at front counter. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys above reach in freezer in kitchen area. Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cook line equipment heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across cook line. Observed under cook line heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed steamer leaking onto table in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
41
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook eating while frying chicken. Inspector stepped in and spoke to employee about proper handwashing techniques. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on dry rack next to ice machine.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above Mongolian beef sauce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to mop sink with no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle of reach in across fryers soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a sandwich and drinking coffee on top of prep table across cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in across fryer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves of reach in rusted across fryer.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
32
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye drops on can of ketchup in kitchen. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen either garbage can stored inside. Can was removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 cups above prep table across ice bin. Operator moved cups. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wrapped sandwich stored above cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in across cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in across cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons with no cover in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use.
42-01-4
41
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
64
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (55 - 61 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator over night. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (55 - 61 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator over night. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored behind the cut onions at reach in cooked. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet plantains and raw chicken stored over cooked rice and sauces containers at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the raw beef. And started to relocate the products at walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
55
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on floor next to mop sink. Operator moved the product to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on floor next to mop sink. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice in water at 88° F. Operator removed the water of the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs stored over plantains at walk in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47 F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator closed the reach in cooler to improve the cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (117 F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. As per operator was cooked less than half hour ago. And Mongolian chicken (101 F - Hot Holding) at fryers. As per operator for less than half hour. Operator move the product to the oven to be reheating and on the fryer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on floor next to mop sink. Operator moved the product to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
33
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets of the hot kitchen reach in cooler in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed the gaskets of the hot kitchen reach in cooler in disrepair **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in the kitchen area **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Asian Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Asian Express on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Asian Express?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Asian Express.
How does Pei Wei Asian Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pei Wei Asian Express most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pei Wei Asian Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pei Wei Asian Express have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pei Wei Asian Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pei Wei Asian Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Asian Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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