Pei Wei Express

Observed raw chicken chunks in the sink designated for vegetable prep in the main kitchen. Advised PIC raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in a sink designated for that purpose only. Correct by: 04/18/2026. Advised PIC to cease washing raw foods in vegetable prep sink and to clean and sanitize before use.

Observed multiple stains on ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Correct by: 04/18/2026

Observed Cl sanitization at 3-compartment sink under required minimum, measuring 25 ppm. Advised PIC a chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart: 50 - 100. COS: Had PIC add CL concentration to 100 ppm.

Observed cell phone stored on rack for dry storage goods. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: Had PIC relocate cell phone.

Observed, at the steam well in the main kitchen, cooked chicken hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135F. Advised PIC that when hot holding TCS foods, foods shall maintain a temperature of 135F or above. Advised PIC to reheat cooked chicken to 165F within 2 hours.

Observed metal containers of red pepper flakes, chili paste, and minced garlic near the cookline stored uncovered when not in use, Advised PIC that expect when cooling, food items shall be covered in order to prevent contamination. Advised PIC to place covers on food items.

Observed multiple food contact surfaces of knives stored above the prep sink as clean with food debris. Advised PIC that food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize food contact surfaces of multiple knives.

Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken in the walk-in freezer stored on the floor open. Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: Had food employee place multiple boxes of raw chicken off the floor.

Observed active roach activity in the main kitchen near the cookline. Advised PIC that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by using methods if pests are found such as pest control. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control to service the establishment.

Observed an active leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC plumbing systems shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to repair leak on the faucet of the 3-compartmenr sink.

Upon arrival, observed food employee wash hands at the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that a ware wash sink may not be used as a hand sink for hand washing. COS: Had food employee cease washing hands at the 3-comartment sink, and to wash hands at the designated handwash sink.

Observed multiple TCS foods (cooked beef, spring roll, and orange chicken) hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135F at the front service steamtable. Advised PIC that all foods shall be a hot holding temperature of 135F or above. Advised PIC to reheat foods to at least 165F withing 2 hours.

Observed multiple containers of sauces (ready-to-eat) stored uncovered on the counter near the 3-compartment sink. Also observed cooked noodles stored uncovered underneath the prep top unit and a container of raw chicken and raw beef stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC with the exception of cooling, raw and ready-to-eat foods shall be stored covered in order to protect from contamination. COS: PIC had food employee cover all foods on the counter, prep top cooler, and walk-in cooler.

Observed food contact surface of the interior portion of the microwave stored as clean with old food debris and staining. Advised PIC equipment and food contact surfaces of utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency and at any time during the operation when contamination can occur. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior portion of the microwave.

Observed multiple boxes of frozen food products in the walk-in freezer stored on the floor. Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: PIC had food employee place boxes of frozen food products on shelving in the WIF.

Upon arrival, observed leak on the faucet of the prep sink. Advised PIC that plumbing systems shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to repair leak on the faucet of the prep sink.

Observed employee at register take order and then proceed to prepare beverage at drink fountain unit without handwashing step in-between. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

Observed multiple sauces (beef, bourbon, sesame, noodle) stored uncovered in main kitchen area, not in use. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed active dishes at 3-compartment sink being sanitized with 25 ppm CL- solution. Advised PIC A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution, within adequate range 50 ppm to 100 ppm CL-. COS: Had PIC adjust CL- concentration to 50 ppm.

Observed debris on multiple lids on food-contact portion, stored as clean. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed multiple bins (2) of raw chicken cooling tightly covered in walk-in-cooler. Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC remove lids from tightly covered bins (2)

Observed multiple ceiling tiles in need of cleaning in main kitchen. Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Observed employee handle multiple dirty dishes at 3-compartment sink and proceed to handle multiple clean dishes without handwashing in-between. Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in clean equipment and utensils. Food employees shall wash hands After handling soiled equipment or utensils. COS: Had employee cease wash-rinse-sanitizing, wash hands and re-wash soiled clean utensils.

Observed multiple ceiling tiles in need of cleaning in main kitchen at floor drains. Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Observed raw beef next to cooked shrimp, raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs, and raw shell egg stored next to RTE sauce in the walk in cooler. Advised PIC on proper separation of raw animal products and RTE products. COS: PIC re-arranged food storage items.

Observed non-EPA approved bleach being used in food establishment. Advised PIC an EPA approved sanitizer from list G shall be used to sanitize food contact surfaces. COS: PIC went to the store to purchase the correct Bleach.

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple butcher knives and food contact surface of front ice machine panel with built up debris. Advised PIC to clean all contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch.