Pei Wei

B°

21051 S Ellsworth Loop Rd, Queen Creek 85142

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70689

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Queen Creek restaurant avg: 94

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Sep 1, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Jul 28, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed chicken egg rolls at 48F inside the large prep fridge by the front hand sink. Manager embargoed the TCS foods in fridge for over 4 hours. Ensure all TCS foods in cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Mar 30, 2026Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about dog friendly patio requirements.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing a large section of floor tile under the ice machine. Talked to staff about the repair. Ensure that all missing tiles are replaced is wet areas to make the flooring easy to clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

2025

Nov 13, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about new menu items, leaks/plumbing issues.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the back entrance to kitchen. Manager refilled the empty paper towels. Ensure that there is paper towels in each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Jul 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee putting labels for food containers in their mouth, then touching with their hands while working with trays of cooling foods, and didn't wash their hands. Talked to manager about handwashing, employee cleaned their hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed walkin door doesn't seal after opening. Observed closer is removed at the top of the door. Ensure door is adjusted to allow to keep cold air in fridge after use. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Mar 11, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about walkin door, and lighting and hand sink requirements.

2024

Dec 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked tofu, aw beef, raw chicken, cooked chicken and cooked beef, over filled on the cookline reach-in at 46*f degrees. Discussed not overfilling line items with manager. Items were taken off the tops and sent to a double door reach-in to cool down to 41*f degrees and below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Aug 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°

**Talked to manager about hand sink requirements, and food covers, and test strip questions.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 3, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about lighting requirements, food covers, and utensil labeling.Confirmed email with managerOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Mason Cels-York,Award: B

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority foundation2-301.15

Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ---Observed employee washing hands at the non-hand sink in the prep area. Manager informed employee about where to wash. Ensure that hand washing is occurring at the dedicated hand sinks. Reviewed with manager which sinks were for hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected ---Observed large gap between the 2 front doors, left warm air easily coming through the doors. Talked to manager about the gap. Ensure gaps/cracks to the outside are filled/covered as to help prevent pests in the facility. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Dec 5, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Mike Rice

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. -- Observed dishes in the mechanical dishwasher with chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. PIC replaced bottle and after priming the machine, the final concentration was 100 ppm. Discussed checking the concentration daily, and checking the bottle of concentrate as the hose might not reach the bottom. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →