PEI WEI ASIAN EXPRESS
7501 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed none available at hand sink in kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer 2 trays of cream cheese wontons stored uncovered.
- 03D-02-5: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: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 22-42-4: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: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: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: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4: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: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:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues preparation area.. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4: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: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: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: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
- 03B-01-6: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 36-65-5: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: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: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.
- 03B-01-6: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 31A-09-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4: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: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: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: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: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4: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:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area.. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-06-5: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:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 10-05-5: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: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: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: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: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: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).