PEI WEI EXPRESS OR MANDARIN EXPRESS
451 E ALTAMONTE DR STE FS 13, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407-332-7531
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line wall
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018033131 | May 14, 2018 | Jul 13, 2018 | $120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line wall
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front service counter. Operator inverted Togo plates.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At front service counter operator lifted from the floor.
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls in plastic to go bag. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut Cabbage, cooked chicken, raw beef; (45-56F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler, less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Steamer : Chicken 78F-137F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator. Reheated to to 168 for temperature recovery - front line steamwell egg rolls, spring rolls, krab rangoon (98-109F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated all to temperature range of 179F-202F for temperature recovery
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone touching cup of condiments at tea station. Operator removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed vegetables over cooked noodles and other ready to eat vegetables in walk cooler.. Operator removed
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above broccoli in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage in cook line cooler less than 4 hours 45.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in back room next to walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -pump sprayer under steamer with degreaser. Operator labeled.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -on left corner of cook line cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table.
Food stored on floor. -plastic water bottles in walk-in cooler. -plastic bottles of cooking sherry in storage room.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. -milk carton in ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried shrimp in fryer basket less than 2 hours 87. Operator will reheat to 165 and hold at 135 until needed at front counter. -cooked chicken on rack in back room 73 less than 2 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of degreaser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -pair of shoes on top of ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor under cooking equipment.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -pan of raw chicken above bottled water in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above broccoli in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 89° less than 1 hour at cook line. Chicken held to be reheated for lunch rush. Hot food must be held at 135 or greater at all times.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washing and rinsing pans, putting away without sanitizing. Discussed, provided Proper Steps of Ware Washing handout.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above frozen peas and carrots, green beans in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken (72F); cooked shrimp (70F - Cold Holding) removed from cooler, sitting at room temperature on cook line until needed. Recommend product be kept at proper temperature until reheated for hot holding. Product moved to walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at either hand wash sink in kitchen or prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -at front counter.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over washed peeled and washed onions in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink next to steamer has cans in basin, blocked by dolly.
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. -provided printed forms in English and Spanish. All employees read and signed. All other employees shall read and sign on their next shift. All new employees shall read and sign on their first day of employment.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all available certificates required. Operator unable to locate current certificate after remodel. Food Handler Training books at location.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor under steamer. Pest control last night. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -steamer gasket in disrepair, dripping on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at newly remodeled front counter.
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.