PEI WEI FRESH KITCHEN #0247
1816 N WESTSHORE BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 813.286.2603
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at dish machine area in kitchen. 6 live flies over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator scheduled pest control service at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly at dish machine area in kitchen. 6 live flies over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator scheduled pest control service at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler by fryer at cook line: diced raw salmon (61F - Cold Holding); pork dumpling (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); cooked soy bean (60F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded raw salmon and moved other food items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A large container stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee replaced sanitizer at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A few bags of frozen shrimps thawing on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance. In between mop sink and oil recycling machine in kitchen.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cream cheese filling in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator provided at time of 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. 4 of 7 employees have no proof of training.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested less than 150ppm at cook line. Operator remade sanitizer, tested 200ppm.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cheese rangoon 46 F and a small raw salmon 46 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back kitchen. Operator provided.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers at customer self service station in dining room. Operator moved food containers to kitchen.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Alberto Alarcon, expired on 06/12/2023.
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. 3 PF 6 food employees have no proof of training.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine.
Mar 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator setup three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
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/ Alberto Alarcon, expired on 06/12/2023.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large food container stored in handwash sink at cook line. Employee removed item from handwash sink at time of 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. 3 PF 6 food employees have no proof of training.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at cook line. Removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in cooler over cup sauces that served the customer. Operator removed drink.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected -observed employee prime machine and test sanitizer at 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (49 - Cold Holding) on reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee place on ice
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal lid stored inside hand sink on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf adjacent to dish pit
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water along wall under dish storage shelves
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up along door of reachin freezer
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper device stored over a reachin cooler cooler in back kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reachin cooler on cookline
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks at front registers not invented Corrected observed employee invert
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on ice chute of lobby soda machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on cookline
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Observed a container of oil stored on floor in door way to cookline
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored inside reach in cooler Corrected observed employee discard
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of Togo bowl lids stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to dish machine
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to fryers
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed bulk forks stored in a manner that can be contaminated at front register Corrected observed employee invert forks
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor adjacent to ice machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour missing at label
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipmen/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf
Food stored on floor Observed a container of oil stored on floor adjacent to ice machine Corrected -observed stored on shelf
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a big sect control device stored over the reach in cooler Corrected observed employee turn off device and move cooler
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed 7 chili sauce containers for self service on condiments table adjacent to soda machine in lobby Corrected -observed employee remove
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed management process hand washing procedures when changing gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fresh chopped garlic held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chopped garlic 50°.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped garlic 50°
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup used as scoop on chopped garlic container, corrected, manager removed cup during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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