Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express

1500 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 1055, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express scores about where you'd expect for a Tallahassee restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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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.

11-07-5

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop handle soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored on dry storage rack next to sauces.

40-06-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.

36-22-4

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Cooked chicken 48F Wonton 47F. Operator placed food items in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

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 Cream cheese wontons hot holding at 107F for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated wontons during time of inspection. New temperature: 187F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry properly.

42-01-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed king pao chicken on front line at 110F. Employee disposed of chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken in walk in cooler no date marking, stored more 24 hours.

02C-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on expo cooler.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen beside prep table.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F.

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed single serve containers stored on front line not inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed 3 compartment sink used to marinate noodles, employee did not clean before prepping.

22-37-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket back of kitchen.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice stored in container, no label.

02D-01-5

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken inside prep area to only read at 82 F @11:00am. Chicken was reheated to 171 F @11:15am. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink right of walk in cooler blocked by storage rack. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed chicken from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water to read at 60 F inside buffet area

10-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ragoons stored uncovered inside walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Sep 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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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 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” 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 Tallahassee?

Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pei Wei Express or Mandarin 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 Express or Mandarin Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Express or Mandarin Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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