Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Celebration average 69, so Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink secondary faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked floor tiles around drain in front of ice machine in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above prep table soiled with sticky like substance - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: After 60 days still has no proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Shelves above prep sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line next to fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dump sink on cooks line, leaking from end of faucet - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler under make table on cookline Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs held at room temperature in use for 1 hour per operator (70F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cookline
31B-03-4
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/ One expired
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for dish machine
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Underneath and behind cookline equipment
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Several in containers of cut greens in make table at cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on in make table on cookline with ready to eat product Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield
22-20-5
37
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing expiration dates. Operator add the expiration date . **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
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. Only one sign missing the rest of the employee but he have all agreement print to sign . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink at the reach-in freezer. Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area .
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water heater pipe leaking.
29-11-4
67
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in prep area 48F, on cookline for more than 4 hours per operator. Operator discarded. Liquid eggs on cookline less than 4 hours per operator 70F-72F, operator placed on ice to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handwash sink blocked by cart and trash can. Operator removed cart and trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided 2021 and 2023 license. Confirmed license is current and active.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to warewashing area under bag in box soda rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Per operator, does not belong to establishment. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent baffles have accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled floors next to warewashing area.
36-10-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Fryer, awaiting removal per operator.
33-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food starch, per operator, on cookline.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs on crash cart 61F. Operator placed on ice and in reach in cooler for rapid cooler. Retook temp 30 mins later to 51F. Operator continued rapid cooling to at or below 41F **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. Provided operator with procedural poster and info for kit. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Bayardo Pacheco expired in Nov 2023.
53A-03-7
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. Operator provided forms and distributed to employees to read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big stainless pots in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Males restroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards In kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep back area - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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. 00ppm Operator changed bottle now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen
22-02-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop touching ice in ice machine **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
47
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258.
How does Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 compare to other restaurants in Celebration?
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Celebration average of 69.
Has Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 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 #0258 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0258 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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