PEI WEI EXPRESS OR MANDARIN EXPRESS
1500 APALACHEE PKWY STE 1055, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-656-2760
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed operator flyer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017040162 | Aug 15, 2017 | Sep 7, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop handle soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored on dry storage rack next to sauces.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Cooked chicken 48F Wonton 47F. Operator placed food items in cooler during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream cheese wontons hot holding at 107F for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated wontons during time of inspection. New temperature: 187F
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer water for chlorine at 10ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage 47F, per person in charge placed 45 minutes ago, placed on ice.
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. Emailed operator flyer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed that soap dispenser not able to dispense soap near employee entrance.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting clear containers in ware wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler lid broken across from wok station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop and knife stored in standing water 85°
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, expo coolers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking 3 compartment sink.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection 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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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry properly.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 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 king pao chicken on front line at 110F. Employee disposed of chicken.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken in walk in cooler no date marking, stored more 24 hours.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys stored on expo cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen beside prep table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed single serve containers stored on front line not inverted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink.
Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed 3 compartment sink used to marinate noodles, employee did not clean before prepping.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket back of kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice stored in container, no label.
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.