Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cream cheese filling in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 of 7 employees have no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested less than 150ppm at cook line. Operator remade sanitizer, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cheese rangoon 46 F and a small raw salmon 46 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers at customer self service station in dining room. Operator moved food containers to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alberto Alarcon, expired on 06/12/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 PF 6 food employees have no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
78
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator setup three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alberto Alarcon, expired on 06/12/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large food container stored in handwash sink at cook line. Employee removed item from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 PF 6 food employees have no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in cooler over cup sauces that served the customer. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
47
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on ice chute of lobby soda machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on cookline
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour missing at label
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Observed a container of oil stored on floor in door way to cookline
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside reach in cooler Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of Togo bowl lids stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to dish machine
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to fryers
29-49-6
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed bulk forks stored in a manner that can be contaminated at front register Corrected observed employee invert forks **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor adjacent to ice machine
21-38-4
58
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipmen/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor Observed a container of oil stored on floor adjacent to ice machine Corrected -observed stored on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a big sect control device stored over the reach in cooler Corrected observed employee turn off device and move cooler **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed 7 chili sauce containers for self service on condiments table adjacent to soda machine in lobby Corrected -observed employee remove
08B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf
24-08-4
67
Aug 31, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
47
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Management date marked items in walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of ice machine with mold build up.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep at front wok area . **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under water heater.
36-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247.
How does Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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