Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler raw cubed salmon not completely removed from package, stored overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded. Provided operator associated handout to aid in explanation.
01B-13-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator replaced chlorine sanitizer, 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ansley, Chester hired more than 60 days notice proof of training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pantry side handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 72F observed in chemical warewasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-53-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in front and back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler raw cubed salmon not completely removed from package, stored overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded. Provided operator associated handout to aid in explanation.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting across from triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
45
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink left side entering cook line, far end. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash cycle for dish machine reaches to 87F after running 3 times. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of grease and dust on vents in back, middle of kitchen, main ceiling gas pipe by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers across from triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the chute of the ice machine for customer self service drinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
61
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner next to fryer oil across from fryer station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker on side attached to dark green hose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink left side entering cook line, far end. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash cycle for dish machine reaches to 87F after running 3 times. **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the chute of the ice machine for customer self service drinks. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers across from triple sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In empty cabinets under front counter, in middle cabinet 10 dead roaches around electrical equipment. Under sink at side, 15 dead roaches. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of grease and dust on vents in back, middle of kitchen, main ceiling gas pipe by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
43
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker on green hose side.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with single service to go lids under pantry station. Operator properly separated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dishwashing area blocked with large pot. Operator cleared sink for proper use.l **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in pantry station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In center of kitchen, accumulated dust on pipes attacked to ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under pantry station.
21-08-4
52
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw fish over ready-to-eat cooked chicken. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans bamboo shoots heavily dented on cook line dry storage rack. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken and raw beef ambient cooling in large, deep, covered plastic containers. Discussed proper cooling techniques with operator. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishwashing area, blocked with unused cooking equipment and floor fan. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incomplete 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 for two employees, 4 employees present. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator unable to locate at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed rice nets being reused on cook line. Discussed proper use of rice nets with operator. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
39
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken dumplings (61 F - Cold Holding); spicy salmon (58 F - Cold Holding) per operator food brought out from walk in cooler less than three hours prior. Operator returned food to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand sink.
31B-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. Operator unable to show proof of signed reporting agreement. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled bottle on expo,line.
41-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop for chopped peanuts. Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator discarded and refilled to: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at front hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles of both white and brown rice warmers broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of prepared wonton soup in food container on floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well used for rice scoops insufficient velocity. Operator moved scoops to container of water 183 F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of peanuts stored on shelf behind wok station not labeled.
02D-01-5
74
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at dishwashing machine.
16-37-1
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 - Wall around walk in cooler soiled with dust accumulated and mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at cardboard dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on cap. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling pipelines with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
61
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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.
11-26-1
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. Observed no written form. Emailed and printed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed in women bathroom low water pressure. **Repeat Violation**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed women's restroom water at 75F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup bowl in sugar container . Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
61
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding) less than 2 hours per operator.Operator lower temperature of unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed Hand washing sink in women's bathroom with low water pressure.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed Hand washing sink in kitchen line by prep area front no soap or towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed women's employee restroom water at 75F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stack containers. In dry rack by prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing in cardboard container.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stack containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed rice nets used to drain vegetables per operator.
25-32-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275.
How does Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0275 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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