Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0247

1816 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917349

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 17, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Aug 17 follow-up · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 17 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 13, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    6 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Cooler by fryer at cook line: diced raw salmon (61°F - Cold Holding); pork dumpling (61°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57°F - Cold Holding); cooked soy bean (60°F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded raw salmon and moved other food items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 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.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      A large container stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

      Employee replaced sanitizer at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance.

      In between mop sink and oil recycling machine in kitchen.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Food out of temperature1
Food properly thawed1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1