Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
86
Score
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Pembroke Pines restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer. Final reads at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken dumplings cold held in cookline refrigerator at 49F. Per operator, dumplings placed in unit from yesterday and didn't removed since.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken dumplings cold held in cookline refrigerator at 49F. Per operator, dumplings placed in unit from yesterday and didn't removed since. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 container with mixed vegetables. Operator removed container handle from product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
55
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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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 wearing gloves touch soiled wiping cloth, then proceeded to prepare food without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live small flying insects flying in front counter open kitchen area, landing on container of peanuts and single service to-go containers. Additionally, observed 4 live small flying insects in back prep kitchen area, flying and landing on walls by hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep kitchen, by office area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment at front counter open kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of dry goods containers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
50
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker missing at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 and ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In male restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator replenished and primed machine. Test at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on mop sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken dumplings cold held at 47°F in refrigerator. Per operator items placed in unit from yesterday. Dumplings didn't removed from unit since.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken dumplings cold held at 47°F in refrigerator. Per operator items placed in unit from yesterday. Dumplings didn't removed from unit since. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer at hose bibb where splitter added.
29-42-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Observed ice scoop stored on soiled ice machine. Operator removed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
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. -Observed a tape measuring storage on shelf nex to takeout containers. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed donuts batter mixture removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water covered floor surface next to ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed fly sticky tape in dishwashing areas.
35B-08-4
33
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178.
How does Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 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 #0178 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0178 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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