Pei Wei Asian Express

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm, staff added chulo solution, retested at 100 ppm. Coached staff on proper sanitation procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored at handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container obstructing the use of handwashing sink across 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with not handle inside orange chicken at reach in cooler unit across from wok station.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse stored over corn starch container at kitchen area.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff preparing food with a wristwatch on.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer by at 0ppm. Instructed staff to use same as in 3 compartment sink , retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking pot stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen area next to standing reach in freezer. **Warning**

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Maria Deramo and not Food Manager Certification. **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed container with sliced sausage personal food stored in walk in cooler not marked or segregated. **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pack plastic oil cooking con stored on kitchen area floor. **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. staff placed cloth back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC return dusted/soiled over 3 compartment sink area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 plastic soy sauce containers stored in the floor at kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several at kitchen preparation area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with corn starch and water unlabeled atbealk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (114F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter, as per manager less than two hours. Manager requested chef to reheat the items to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lemonade container at walk-in cooler, manager relocated shell eggs to bottom rack **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of salt and meat seasoning not labeled, staff labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**