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PEI WEI EXPRESS OR MANDARIN EXPRESS

3100 SW COLLEGE RD STE VC04B · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3445511
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734537
DBPR license5202709

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – 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.

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-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. No proof of any food handler training available for five employees. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink beside three-compartment sink.

Basic 6

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-47-4

Basic – 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.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice bin in kitchen soiled with grease.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – 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.

#5Basic42-03-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles in center of kitchen soiled with dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.