Pei Wei
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pei Wei stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Pei Wei trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked minced chicken with mushroom 44 F and fried tofu 45 F stored in reach-in cooler. Operator placed ice bags on items at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Small amount of fried rice 130 F stored in rice warner. Rice warmer was off, operator turn it back on to reheat fried rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at dish machine. Operator cleared items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked chicken 44 F and fried tofu 44-51 F on cold well at cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A trash can stored in front of the handwash sink at dish machine area. Operator relocated trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish machine area.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator readjusted shutoff valve and water running sufficiently. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above equipment Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf above equipment Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in back kitchen Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on table Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in dish area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on floor under bar Employee placed in second bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to portion veggies in cook line Employee discarded plastic bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on storage shelf in dish area
24-05-4
70
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from under dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
90
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 61°, edamame 54°, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 75°, steamed chicken 81°, **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot holding shrimp 75°, steamed chicken 81°. Cold holding bean sprouts 61°, edamame 54° **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in back prep area , blocked by garbage cans , corrected, employee moved garbage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink at bar , corrected, manager replaced paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees drinking in back prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected , manager removed onions at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted , corrected manager inverted containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pei Wei last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pei Wei on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pei Wei?
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.
How does Pei Wei compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pei Wei most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pei Wei's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pei Wei have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pei Wei 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pei Wei is inspected around three times per year on average.
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