Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
41
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bowl containing raw chicken stored on shelf above bags containing frozen peas and carrots inside reach-in freezer near ice machine. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on fountain soda syrup boxes below front counter, near fountain machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. More than 10 small white insects crawling on shelf below soda syrup boxes at front counter. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooping food at front counter without gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Noodles down inside hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several dusty air vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen, near ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table above clean pans in kitchen, near ice machine. Manager removed drink from area during this inspection. **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. Employee backpack stored directly on top of wrapped utensils at front counter. Manager removed backpack from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Corded power drill stored on wire rack directly above clean pans hanging above three-compartment sink. Employee removed drill from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelving below front counter soiled with wet cardboard, mold-like substance, and/or food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
32
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near prep table. One fly in kitchen on exterior of hood above cookline.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside pan at front counter: rice (112F-126F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the rice has been held inside unit for approximately 30 minutes and had an employee begin reheating it to 165F during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink beside three-compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several pans stored inside handwash sink in kitchen beside three-compartment sink. Manager removed all pans from the handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training available for five employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice bin in kitchen soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to side of clear plastic pan on clean dish rack above three-compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Corded power drill stored on dish rack above three-compartment sink directly above clean hanging pans. Manager removed drill from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles in center of kitchen soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen near ice machine rusted.
14-47-4
37
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar.
10-01-5
95
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the three compartment sink area used as a prep sink with items inside sink, employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the three compartment sink area
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door, employe secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near prep area, standing water on floor, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the three compartment sink area, pork inside sink, employee moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener has dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife on the cook line, stored between the wall and reach-in cooler. This was placed on the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on bulk sugar. This was pocketed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks stored over bulk sugar. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the small CO2 TANK was not secured.
51-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express.
How does Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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