Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PEI WEI EXPRESS OR MANDARIN EXPRESS

1500 APALACHEE PKWY STE 1055 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3325264
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344517
DBPR license4701025

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen beside prep table.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed single serve containers stored on front line not inverted.

#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink.

#7Basic22-37-4

Basic – 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.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket back of kitchen.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice stored in container, no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.