SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

PEI WEI ASIAN DINER.

BEAT. 26/100

3001 KNOX ST #100 · HIGHLAND PARK, DALLAS

Last inspected December 12, 2022 · passed

22 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed dish machine tested at 0 ppm Cl. Must maintain at 50-100 pp Cl. COS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed bowl used as a scoop and stored in fresh garlic in WIC.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed RIC's dirty on the bottom shelf at cook line.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mops to dry.

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 Other Violations

Keep pest control records on site and available for inspections.

FEB 10
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SOILED WIPING CLOTHES

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HOT WATER MAINTAIN AT 110F

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHTING UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

CLOSE ALL GAPS

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

NO DATE MARKING

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM ONSITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

TOXICS STORED WITH FOOD

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

DISHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING OVER PREP AREA, & DRAINS

JUN 3
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
SERIOUSOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JUN 3
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOFU 46.0, S MUSHROOM 44.2

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

CLOSE ALL GAPS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

CLEAN OUTSIDE OF PREMSIS

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

FLIES

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

NO JEWELRY ALLOWED (WATCHES & BRACELETS)

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA & FAN VENT COVERS

JUN 4
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR KITCHEN STAFF

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

CLOSE ALL GAPS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOFU 49.3F

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN GASKETS IN RIC

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPAIR LIGHTING IN KITCHEN

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

PROVIDE CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS

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MAY 19
2020
PASSED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Package integrity

REMOVE DENTED CANS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING HAND SINK ON FOOD LINE

MINORSanitation
*32 Can openers-cleanability

REMOVE BUILD-UP FROM CAN OPENER

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT / COVER ALL DISHES

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

STREAK 54.0, EGGS 51.4, CHICKEN 43.3F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

SEP 23
2019
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean interior of ice bin it has pink slime

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

obtain COD blue RFSM certificate

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

Obtain

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

not accessible has jugs, knives and utensils in it

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

designate area for employee drinks and food

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

store mop inverted

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label all sauces

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean interior of RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

broken tiles by the back door

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Notification of signage for current health inspection report. (Provided)

MAR 26
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

BREADED CHICKEN 50, SLICED CHICKEN 49

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
FEB 25
2019
PASSED
12 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside reach-in-cooler and freezers.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leak at 2 comp sink.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair broken can opener.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee observed eating in food prep area.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Clean utensil storage container.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

storage bins, squirt bottles

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Patch holes in wall where needed.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
AUG 7
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

DENTED CAN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

INVERT MOP

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
FEB 22
2018
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the gaskets on the reach in coolers in the front service area.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Provide beard guards for employees with goatees and beards.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the dirty pans before storage on the dry storage racks.

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide a written procedure on cleaning up vomiting and blood patogens.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Health permit not posted.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Sheild the lights above the food prep area.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels in the front service area.

AUG 21
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food debris in dicer and slicer.

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

string used as handle on rice cooker lid.

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Keep lemons and oranges covered in customer area.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean reach-in freezer gaskets.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

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