Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
90
Score
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Lakes restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the lobby area and kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak from the ceiling at the lobby area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-08-4
90
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (48F - Cold Holding); dumpling (50F - Cold Holding); second open lid reach in cooler cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed the food items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Located next to the soda machine. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler located across the cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cooked chicken (42F - Cold Holding);in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on Sugar container located on shelves above preparation table on the back area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the lobby area and kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler across the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak from the ceiling at the lobby area. **Warning**
29-08-4
61
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs rolls (50F - Cold Holding) chicken dumplings (52F - Cold Holding in reach in cooler, located at the front line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator relocated the food items to another cold holding equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bleach bottle on preparation table. Operator properly stored it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak in same container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed dry storage food container lid cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of cook line, operator cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
55
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee pick up dirty dishes and covered and packed customer food. Coughed employee regarding washed hand procedure. Operator properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on preparation table. Operator placed in chlorine sanitizer solution at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon, potato starch, Crispy onions containers with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (47°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator removed the double pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken breast (54°F/52°F - Cooling)covered inside walk in cooler, operator uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
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 food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses, form to operator. Operator printed out form and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food container lid cracked located underneath of preparation table.
14-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to donuts containers underneath of preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49°F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to onions. Operator properly stored it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
64
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed bottle of yogurt inside the ice machine, operator discarded the ice.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of yogurt inside the ice machine, operator discarded the ice.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic bowl and plastic lids not inverted located at the front line. Operator properly stored it, **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166.
How does Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 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 #0166 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0166 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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