PlateScore

Pei Wei

A°

1902 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa 85201

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2403984

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

93
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Dec 13, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 20, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 21, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Aug 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 21, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Reviewed with PIC Food Code policies.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed at the back area of the establishment a metal ice scoop being stored directly on top of the ice machine. PIC re-washed the metal scoop and placed it inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.

2025

Nov 20, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB

report emailed to facility managerPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

observed assorted chemical filled spray bottles in the food prep. rooms. no identification. discussed with manager. all labeled by supervisor. corercted Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

observed at the cookline front grill area, some of the food pans containing portioned cooked /diced chicken at 49-53 deg f . per manager prepared before opening . suggested not to overfill tcs food pans. allow walk-in cooler for all additional cooked tcs food. manager removed excess chicken. . also recommended to keep cooler lids closed when not in use. please ensure tcs food is reaching 41 deg f rapidly and is kept at 41 deg f Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the back food prep. room, multiple knives placed on the magnetic racks had buildup, organic debris. showed manager on site. all knives were removed by manager rescrubbed and rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

observed at the cookline, portioned pans of cooked chicken at 51-52 deg f . noted the reach-in cooler lids removed and the food pans overfilled. discussed the proper cold holding for the onsite prepared tcs food. manager removed excess food. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . utilizing smaller/shallower food pans also reviewed. 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.

Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Dec 13, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

facility manager email was updated in Tyler. Inspection report emailed to manager on duty.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-401.11

Inspector's notes

observed in the walk-in cooler, pan of marinated raw beef was placed above the pans of mushrooms, and other tofu food. manager stated , there is a designated lower shelf for placement for the raw meats. raw meat pan was relocated. corrected

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Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the facility back food prep. mop basin, some spray bottles filed with green chemicals. inquired about the content. manager identified the chemicals as a surface cleaner. please ensure all chemicals in the food facility area properly labeled. manager removed and provided a label for the chemicals. corrected PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Addl Notes: observed on the final warewashing basin, where utensils placed for air drying, some concentrated chemical gallons container placed next to the food utensils. discussed with manager. manager relocated chemicals to a designated chemical storage shelf. corrected.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

multiple used wet wiping cloth were placed atop cardboard boxes, near washed food pans and on the food prep. counters. discussed with manager. all towels removed. facility manager has prepared a designated multiquat sanitizer for the wet towels. corrected at the time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →