Kendall, Miami-Dade County

PEI WEI ASIAN EXPRESS

7501 N KENDALL DR, Kendall, FL 33156

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Apr 6, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24492734

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 4lb 14 oz can of oyster sauce by Lee Kum Kee with dent.

36-34-5

Detail 24492737

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24492735

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind cook line due to floor tiles in disrepair.

36-17-5

Detail 24492733

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed behind cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24492738

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container on floor at establishment entrance.

23-03-4

Detail 24492736

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 24492732

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 24349403

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 24349401

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24349399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24349400

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24349402

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24349404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 24346124

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling in mop sink located in kitchen area outside of walk in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on wall next to cook line in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach on wall above fryers at cook line. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24346127

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached. Repeat Violation Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24346131

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24346119

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24346125

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of mop holder outside of walk in cooler in kitchen area. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of mop sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach behind steamer in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on floor at front counter. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24346130

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys above reach in freezer in kitchen area. Employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24346122

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cook line equipment heavily soiled. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24346129

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24346120

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across cook line. Observed under cook line heavily soiled. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24346121

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24346123

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24346126

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24346128

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed steamer leaking onto table in kitchen area. Warning

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-05-4

Detail 24308077

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook eating while frying chicken. Inspector stepped in and spoke to employee about proper handwashing techniques. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

41-05-4

Detail 24308074

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on dry rack next to ice machine.

08A-05-6

Detail 24308069

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above Mongolian beef sauce.

29-42-4

Detail 24308071

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to mop sink with no breaker.

22-31-4

Detail 24308072

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24308075

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle of reach in across fryers soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 24308076

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-02-4

Detail 24308068

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a sandwich and drinking coffee on top of prep table across cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 24308070

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and keys above reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24308078

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24308067

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in across fryer soiled. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24308065

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves of reach in rusted across fryer.

14-17-4

Detail 24308073

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24308066

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 23999697

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye drops on can of ketchup in kitchen. Operator threw away. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23999694

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen either garbage can stored inside. Can was removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23999700

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.

12B-07-4

Detail 23999703

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 cups above prep table across ice bin. Operator moved cups. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23999696

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wrapped sandwich stored above cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 23999691

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in across cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 23999699

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23999698

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

51-18-6

Detail 23999704

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.

23-03-4

Detail 23999692

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer.

29-49-6

Detail 23999695

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in across cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 23999702

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons with no cover in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23999701

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.

42-01-4

Detail 23999693

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 23610578

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walk in cooler lo mein (47F - Cooling); as per date label from the day before placed to cool. Operator segregated container to discard.

01B-02-5

Detail 23610575

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walk in cooler lo mein (47F - Cooling); as per date label from the day before placed to cool. Operator segregated container to discard. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23610574

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.

33-38-4

Detail 23610577

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed none available at hand sink in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 23610576

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer 2 trays of cream cheese wontons stored uncovered.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 23160715

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23160717

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored behind the cut onions at reach in cooked. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet plantains and raw chicken stored over cooked rice and sauces containers at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the raw beef. And started to relocate the products at walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23160718

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (55 - 61 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator over night. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23160716

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (55 - 61 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator over night. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22779068

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (120 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. As per operator was made it two hours ago. Operator moved the rice to the rice cooker to be reheating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22779071

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor with accumulation of grease under equipments at kitchen area.

10-06-5

Detail 22779066

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handling touching the cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22779070

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues preparation area.. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22779065

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles under soda dispenser. Operator removed the single service articles. Corrected On-Site

36-65-5

Detail 22779064

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed hood not working properly as evidenced the excessive smoke present at preparation area. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22779069

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0 ppm) at front counter. Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22779067

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, rice and flour containers not identified by common name. Repeat Violation

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 22765662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (119 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator the product was cooked 30 minutes ago. Operator added hot water to the steam table and turned up the temperature to reheat the product. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22765661

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22765665

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an ice bucket inside of hand wash sink. Manager removed the ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22765664

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-65-5

Detail 22765663

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed hood not working properly as evidenced the excessive smoke present at preparation area.

21-12-4

Detail 22765660

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping towel on preparation table in front of fryers.

02D-01-5

Detail 22765659

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, rice and flour containers not identified by common name.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

08B-38-4

Detail 22472740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on floor next to mop sink. Operator moved the product to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on floor next to mop sink. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22472737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area.. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22472739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22472741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22472738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning Time Extended

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

10-05-5

Detail 22294596

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice in water at 88° F. Operator removed the water of the container. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22294589

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs stored over plantains at walk in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22294595

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47 F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator closed the reach in cooler to improve the cold holding unit. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22294592

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (117 F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. As per operator was cooked less than half hour ago. And Mongolian chicken (101 F - Hot Holding) at fryers. As per operator for less than half hour. Operator move the product to the oven to be reheating and on the fryer to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22294593

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22294594

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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22294586

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on floor next to mop sink. Operator moved the product to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22294597

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area.. Repeat Violation Warning

10-06-5

Detail 22294591

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22294590

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22294588

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22294587

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21685359

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler meat (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21685362

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting table with food stain in the kitchen area Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21685360

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink blocked by a chair with cardboard boxes. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21685363

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing or in disrepair in the kitchen area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21685361

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer of the kitchen Warning

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 21269529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets of the hot kitchen reach in cooler in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed the gaskets of the hot kitchen reach in cooler in disrepair Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21269530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in the kitchen area Time Extended

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21262402

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot kitchen ; chicken (54F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (58F - Cold Holding); pasta (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than 4 hour. Unit ambient temperature 44 F Operator made the unit cooler. Observed in the walk in cooler chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Chicken was near the entrance door. The operator moved the chicken to the back section of the reach in cooler that had lower temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21262403

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink blocked by boxes with plates.

14-11-5

Detail 21262401

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets of the hot kitchen reach in cooler in disrepair

36-17-5

Detail 21262404

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area

21-04-4

Detail 21262400

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation