Pei Wei Asian Express
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Pei Wei Asian Express has been inspected 11 times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Pei Wei Asian Express is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
45
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
52
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (117F - Hot Holding); noodles (126F - Hot Holding) on buffet line. Per operator, shrimp prepared appropriately 20 minutes prior and noodles prepared approximately 15 minutes prior. Operator heated shrimp to 180F and noodles to167F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in cabinet under tea urns. Operator identified as window cleaner and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep area has food debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Aug 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 12 live roaches along side wall by wok area along piping. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: 1 live roach on baseboard at small counter at front service station Live roach killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under three compartment sink. One dead roach under far left table by wok area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Five dead roaches observed; 1 dead roach along side wall in kitchen along piping 3 dead roaches under dry storage shelving 1 dead roach at mop sink 1 egg sac cabinet under buffet line All dead roaches and egg sac removed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 12 live roaches along side wall by wok area along piping. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in steam table at 93F/97F. Manager states chicken cooked 1.5 hours prior. Manager placed chicken in oven to heat and heated to 204F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under three compartment sink. One dead roach under far left table by wok area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under wok area and fryers has build up of debris. Pipe along side wall in kitchen has heavy accumulation of grease/debris. Fan guard in walk in cooler is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above ice machine is dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in front cabinet next to salt. Operator discarded dead roach and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing noodles in kitchen with no beard guard.
13-04-4
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in reach in cooler in kitchen stored above ready to eat peas and carrots. Operator moved shrimp to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left gasket torn at the bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls and wontons in walk in freezer not covered. Operator added covering/lids to all. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above ice machine is dusty. Floor behind fryers along the back wall and along left side wall has debris build up.
36-34-5
70
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Asian Express?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Asian Express.
How does Pei Wei Asian Express compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Pei Wei Asian Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Pei Wei Asian Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pei Wei Asian Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pei Wei Asian Express 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 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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