PEI WEI ASIAN EXPRESS
7501 N KENDALL DR, Miami FL 33156
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 40 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026008668 | Feb 3, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 4lb 14 oz can of oyster sauce by Lee Kum Kee with dent.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind cook line due to floor tiles in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed behind cook line.
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Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container on floor at establishment entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation.
Feb 4, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Feb 3, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cook line equipment heavily soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed steamer leaking onto table in kitchen area.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on dry rack next to ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above Mongolian beef sauce.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle of reach in across fryers soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in across fryer soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves of reach in rusted across fryer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye drops on can of ketchup in kitchen. Operator threw away.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen either garbage can stored inside. Can was removed during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in across cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in across cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed wontons with no cover in reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in sink; not in use.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed none available at hand sink in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer 2 trays of cream cheese wontons stored uncovered.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor with accumulation of grease under equipments at kitchen area.
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.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues preparation area..
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles under soda dispenser. Operator removed the single service articles.
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.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, rice and flour containers not identified by common name.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an ice bucket inside of hand wash sink. Manager removed the ice bucket.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping towel on preparation table in front of fryers.
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□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at preparation area..
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.