Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
78
Score
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler, food storage rack: raw shrimps stored above cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the walk in cooler door and fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
78
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Operator discussed with operator and provided the written cleanup plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, by the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty containers at the front counter: clean forks and knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on the deep fryer door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Front counter, by the rice cooker with rice scoop: operator turned the water knob for more velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled. By the dishwasher: spray hose. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
64
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage good rack: dented can with water chestnuts. Observed operator move the dented can to the office desk and put a not , Do Not Use. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area: containers with corn starch, white rice and brown rice.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan in front of the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine by the office desk. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of the cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan cover soiled By the dishwasher: spray hose.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area: On clean pans on a rack
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on a shelf by the ice machine wet-nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout the establishment.
36-22-4
47
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored on top of boxes of soda on shelf next to hand sink in prep area. Operator relocated bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in front of cook line
31B-03-4
78
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observe operator has blank copies. Observed employees on the day shift trained. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Prep area: bug zapper installed above the black chest reach in freezer with food inside.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep area: double door reach in freezer gaskets with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by the front counter: forks not with the handle down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris on top of the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen employees wearing jewelry while working with food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind fryers and wok station. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to most door gaskets throughout.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240.
How does Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 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 #0240 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0240 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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