PEI WEI EXPRESS
10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 303, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-363-1866
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 21 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at wall by triple sink. Person in charge killed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024015437 | Jan 11, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 5--2020004146 | Jan 22, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment could not locate probe thermometer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in prep line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container by canned foods. Moved by manager.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by restaurant items. Rear rack. Moved by manager.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in frontline ice bin. Moved by manager.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dusty top of ice machine. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow chemical person in charge states is cleaner unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on shelf with dry goods in back kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt per person in charge in unmarked container in dry storage area. Person in charge labeled.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean dishware wet nesting at clean dishware storage area.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in bus tub stored on covered container of brown sugar. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in front hand wash sink, also employee wetting rag in sink. Person in charge removed and spoke to employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow chemical unlabeled at triple sink. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cook line with debris buildup. Also, wall at back hand wash sink not smooth, easily cleanable.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle with lid open.
Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer uncovered.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from front hand wash sink. Person in charge went to purchase during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemcial (yellow) in spray bottle under triple sink unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup on floor under cook line observed. Porous ceiling tiles observed over walk in cooler. Wall at back hand wash sink not smooth and easily cleanable.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid open.
Stored food not covered. Stored food in walk in cooler and walk in freezer uncovered.
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near ice machine. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Oct 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near ice machine. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Oct 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near ice machine. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Oct 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near ice machine. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of ketchup on shelf with dent affecting seam.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near ice machine. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Several employees training certificates are copies.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Door of ice machine with debris buildup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup behind cook line. Also, several ceiling tiles above walk in cooler are porous. Wall at back hand wash sink not smooth and easily cleanable.
Stored food not covered. Frozen rangoons in walk in freezer uncovered. Person in charge added lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up with chlorine at 10ppm. Person in charge remade to 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef stored over unwashed green beans in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken hot holding in warmer at 101F. Person in charge began reheating.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ employees on duty with no CFM present. CFM arrived during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training for some employees on duty who have been working longer than 60 days.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank unsecured in kitchen. Person in charge chained during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on shelving with food storage, person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. Observed bus tub of beef stored on floor in kitchen thawing. Also, container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Also, multiple items stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on ledge above of reach in freezer located across from silver table top oven. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches beneath cooking station right-rear of kitchen, 2 beneath far-left cabinet under tea dispenser behind service counter and 2 on far-right middle corner of red whole wall glass backsplash. Person in charge began cleaning.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor due to leaking pipe above walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with heavy ice buildup. Employee working on removing ice during during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water dripping into a plastic bin from plumbing system inside ceiling located over walk in cooler and storage rack. Operator indicated HVAC contractors currently working on unit. Observed maintenance environment during inspection.
Jan 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches behind glass at front service line. Observed one dead roach under warmer cabinet at front service line. Observed one dead roach on blue gloves at triple sink. Observed two dead roaches on wooden shelf by back door. Person in charge began cleaning.
Jan 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches behind glass at front service line. Observed one dead roach under warmer cabinet at front service line. Observed one dead roach on blue gloves at triple sink. Observed two dead roaches on wooden shelf by back door. Person in charge began cleaning.
Jan 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches behind glass at front service line. Observed one dead roach under warmer cabinet at front service line. Observed one dead roach on blue gloves at triple sink. Observed two dead roaches on wooden shelf by back door. Person in charge began cleaning.
Jan 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 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 priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 16 live roaches in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline. Observed approximately three live roaches behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed two live roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed one live roach in metal shelving for bag in box soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed one live roach on floor near triple sink. Observed two roaches still alive behind glass at front service line. Person in charge began killing.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in metal shelf with bag in box soda dispenser. Observed roach droppings on wall behind hand wash sink. Observed roach droppings between wall and glass at front service line. Person in charge began cleaning.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches behind glass at front service line. Observed one dead roach under warmer cabinet at front service line. Observed one dead roach on blue gloves at triple sink. Observed two dead roaches on wooden shelf by back door. Person in charge began cleaning.
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at wall by triple sink. Person in charge killed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at hand wash sink in kitchen. Two on ground under hand wash sink. One dead roach on ground behind ice machine. One dead roach in empty bucket by steamer. Two dead roaches in glue trap at front counter. Two dead roaches on ground at far left compartment at front counter. One dead roach on far left cookline on ground. One dead roach in catch pan at water heater. Person in charge began cleaning at discarding.
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at wall by triple sink. Person in charge killed.
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures. Emailed to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with chemical cleaners unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at hand wash sink in kitchen. Two on ground under hand wash sink. One dead roach on ground behind ice machine. One dead roach in empty bucket by steamer. Two dead roaches in glue trap at front counter. Two dead roaches on ground at far left compartment at front counter. One dead roach on far left cookline on ground. One dead roach in catch pan at water heater. Person in charge began cleaning at discarding.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cookline with grease buildup. Also, wall under hand wash sink with debris buildup.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised.
Stored food not covered. Cover missing from pan of spring rolls in walk in freezer. Person in charge covered.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in triple sink not exposing equipment to sanitizer for a minimum of 7 seconds. Employee only rinsing, not sanitizing pans. Discussed with operator.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. employees food safety training expired in Jan 2023. (Jian)
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single wrapped sleeve of single use to go lids stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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.