PEI WEI ASIAN EXPRESS
140 UNIVERSITY DR STE 150 A, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-201-3116
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Observed expired certified food manager on 1/30/2026.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at salad bar/buffet/cafeteria line not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed the ice dispenser on the soft drink fountain with a black mold like substance inside.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at salad bar/buffet/cafeteria line not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed the ice dispenser on the soft drink fountain with a black mold like substance inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease buildup.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink mold like substance on the corner of the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers with product removed from original packaging and not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray and walls inside the ice machine in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the entrance to the walk in cooler.
Customer self-service equipment in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned before refilling. Observed ice chute on self serv soda fountain with a build up of a mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed oil stored on the floor next to the back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white containers in kitchen with product removed from original packaging without labels.
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.