PEI WEI ASIAN EXPRESS Inspection – April 1, 2024

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (119 F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator the product was cooked 30 minutes ago. Operator added hot water to the steam table and turned up the temperature to reheat the product. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

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Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

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Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an ice bucket inside of hand wash sink. Manager removed the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

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Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#2Basic36-65-5

Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed hood not working properly as evidenced the excessive smoke present at preparation area.

#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping towel on preparation table in front of fryers.

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Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, rice and flour containers not identified by common name.

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