PEI WEI EXPRESS OR MANDARIN EXPRESS
3100 SW COLLEGE RD STE VC04B, Ocala FL 34474 · 352-237-0987
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. More than 10 small white insects crawling on shelf below soda syrup boxes at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019008083 | Feb 15, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 | $400 |
| 5--2015005749 | Feb 5, 2015 | Mar 4, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead rodent present. Two dead rodents on sticky pad on shelf under front counter. Manager discarded pad with dead rodents.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. In walk-in cooler, noodles cooked 02/08/26 at 52F
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, noodles cooked 02/08/26 at 52F
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of raw shell eggs stored above lemonade container, employee moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the ware washing area inaccessible due to food being stored inside sink, Manager discarded and cleared sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door, small CO2 not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the front counter area, employee drink next to rice warmer, employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored above prep tables at the with bags of sugar.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and metal pipeline at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins not labeled, manager labeled flour.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 10pm, manager add more chlorine, 50-100ppm.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male employee rinsed gloves hand, inspector instructed to removed glove and washed his hands properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line noodles 50F, per employee noodles moved from refrigerator around 12:20, Manager will use time as a public health control and food will be discarded at 4:20Pm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken and cabbage no date marked, per employee food was cooked/prepared 10/11/25.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cook line, bowl no handle inside cooked chicken, manager removed the container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the kitchen area, employee backpack and lunch box above prep tables, Manager moved all.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked lids in front of walk-in cooler entrance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink, also with standing water.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the cook line, knife between wall and reach-in cooler, also behind ice machine.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available at inspection time.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled, also table at the cook line below steamer.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. More than 10 small white insects crawling on shelf below soda syrup boxes at front counter.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bowl containing raw chicken stored on shelf above bags containing frozen peas and carrots inside reach-in freezer near ice machine. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on fountain soda syrup boxes below front counter, near fountain machine.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooping food at front counter without gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Noodles down inside hand wash sink in back of kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several dusty air vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen, near ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table above clean pans in kitchen, near ice machine. Manager removed drink from area during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored directly on top of wrapped utensils at front counter. Manager removed backpack from area during this inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Corded power drill stored on wire rack directly above clean pans hanging above three-compartment sink. Employee removed drill from shelf during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelving below front counter soiled with wet cardboard, mold-like substance, and/or food debris.
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near prep table. One fly in kitchen on exterior of hood above cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside pan at front counter: rice (112F-126F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the rice has been held inside unit for approximately 30 minutes and had an employee begin reheating it to 165F during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several pans stored inside handwash sink in kitchen beside three-compartment sink. Manager removed all pans from the handwash sink during this inspection.
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. No proof of any food handler training available for five employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink beside three-compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted bucket during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen near ice machine rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice bin in kitchen soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to side of clear plastic pan on clean dish rack above three-compartment sink.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Corded power drill stored on dish rack above three-compartment sink directly above clean hanging pans. Manager removed drill from area during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles in center of kitchen soiled with dust.
Feb 29, 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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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched drink cup then continued to scoop food without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice nozzles have slimy substance.
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. Missing for one new employee. Employee read and signed form during this inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All certificates are missing date of birth.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank near back door. Chained during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table between rice hot holding containers. Moved during this inspection.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Shelf under prep table in kitchen area is rust pitted. Cardboard lining shelf under prep table near walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black trays on front counter. Manager inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed peppers on shelf over juice in walk in cooler. Moved during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two towels on front line.
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