Pei Wei Asian Express
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Pei Wei Asian Express has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pei Wei Asian Express is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Observed expired certified food manager on 1/30/2026. **Warning**
53A-03-7
90
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at salad bar/buffet/cafeteria line not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed the ice dispenser on the soft drink fountain with a black mold like substance inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-10-5
95
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the entrance to the walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray and walls inside the ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed oil stored on the floor next to the back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white containers in kitchen with product removed from original packaging without labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Customer self-service equipment in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned before refilling. Observed ice chute on self serv soda fountain with a build up of a mold like substance.
22-29-5
78
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw chicken, changed his gloves and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee changed their gloves and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty pots and pans, then clean pots and pans without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
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. Emailed health handouts to operator.
11-07-5
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. Emailed health handout to operator.
11-27-4
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. Emailed health handouts to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under prep table next to ice machine in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on prep table next to steamer in kitchen. Employee placed the chicken into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed chef knife next to steamer wrapped with red tape. The surface is not cleanable.
14-12-4
47
Dec 27, 2022
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 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Pei Wei Asian Express compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pei Wei Asian Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pei Wei Asian Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei Asian Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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