Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081's latest score of 86 sits above the Weston average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at both topless cooler at cook line. Cooler #1 - spring roll (47F - Cold Holding); chicken dumpling (53F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler #2 raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); dark meat (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours, employee placed bags of ice on top of items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Observed at topless cooler at cook line - cooler #2 portioned chicken (49F - Cold Holding); tofu (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator discarded item at will. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at cook like -salmon (49F - Cold Holding); pork dumpling (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed bags of ice on both items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - Raw shrimp stored behind crispy chicken and starched chicken. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked up object from floor, employee changed gloves and proceeded to manipulate clean plate without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at cook line - sink used for storing, evident by plastic container in sink. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer next to ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding unit- ; grill chicken (53F); chicken and water chestnut (53F); crispy dark chicken (54F); beef stri (47F); chicken wings (51F); tofu (51F); bean sprouts (53F); vegetable slaw (53F); pasta (61F); cut lettuce (63F); chicken dumplings (61F). Operator stated all items has been inside cold holding unit overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding unit- ; grill chicken (53F); chicken and water chestnut (53F); crispy dark chicken (54F); beef stri (47F); chicken wings (51F); tofu (51F); bean sprouts (53F); vegetable slaw (53F); pasta (61F); cut lettuce (63F); chicken dumplings (61F). Operator stated all items has been inside cold holding unit overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front register counter- observed single service spoons being stored inside container not inverted. Operator removed container of spoon and placed container of spoons being stored inverted. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
70
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with food containers at front kitchen area. Operator relocate food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in magic chef freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on can opener holster. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on corn starch and potato starch containers.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -observed scoop with handle stored in cooked chicken.
10-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone charger stored on shelf above food preparation table.
40-06-5
61
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 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. Main kitchen mop sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying around mops hanging on wall. -main kitchen at ice machine- observed 5 live flying insects flying around and landing on ice machine door. Main kitchen dish machine- observed 2 live flying insects flying around and resting on wall at dish machine. Main kitchen soda dispenser at low boy freezer- observed 2 live flying insects resting on soda cases. Main kitchen dry storage area at prep table- observed 4 live flying insects flying around and landing on container of all purpose flour. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front line hand washing sink- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front line hand washing sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated cook have been employed for 5 months.**Warning** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Main kitchen ice machine area- observed floor area heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen vent at exit door- observed vent soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main kitchen prep table low boy reach in cooler- observed cooler with mold like substance and food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at low boy reach in cooler- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen front line cold holding unit- observed service utensils being stored inside ready to eat vegetables with handles touching food. **Warning**
10-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081.
How does Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Weston average of 72.
Has Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 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 Fresh Kitchen #0081 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0081 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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