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Pei Wei Asian Diner #108

10251 Little Brier Creek Ln

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11(A-C)&(E)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11(A-C)&(E); Priority; Employee Health Policy does not include Salmonella (non-typhoidal). CDI - Provided education and an updated Employee Health acknowledgement form to properly inform food employees. Either update corporate procedure to include non-typhoidal salmonella; or use the procedure provided.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Multiple metal containers stored as clean soiled with food and debris. Equipment; food-contact surfaces; and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Items moved for thorough cleaning. 4-602.11; Core; The ice machine baffle soiled with brown and pink accumulation. The soda machine ice shoot soiled with brown growth. Ice machines and enclosed compartments of equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods holding above 41 F. TCS foods shall maintain 41 F or below. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - Bags of ice added to foods or foods voluntarily discarded by PIC (Person In Charge).

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer buckets registered less than the required concentration for the current sanitizer used (Chlorine; range: 50-200 ppm). Cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration. Buckets re-made.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Core; Cleaned and sanitized dishes stacked wet. Dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Air dry prior to stacking. 4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Food; debris; and an acrylic fingernail present in a container holding clean lids. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean dry location.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Water pooled in the lowboy sauce cooler. No food directly touching the pooled water at time of inspection. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Contact a technician for evaluation of the cooler.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black accumulation. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with dust and debris. Cooler drawer interiors on the cook line (gaskets; general interior behind drawers; and flooring) soiled with black accumulation; food; and debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Multiple clear; plastic containers and metal containers stored as clean soiled with food and debris. Equipment; food-contact surfaces; and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Items moved for thorough cleaning. 4-602.11; Core; The ice machine baffle soiled with brown and pink accumulation. The soda machine ice shoot soiled with green growth. Ice machines and enclosed compartments of equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods holding above 41 F. TCS foods shall maintain 41 F or below. Refer to temperature chart. Bags of ice added to foods; foods moved to the walk-in cooler to chill rapidly; or foods voluntarily discarded based on temperatures observed and times prepared. The Drahma cooler maintaining 59 F ambient. PIC adjusted cooler to lowest setting. VR - EHS will return to ensure the Drahma cooler can maintain 41 F or below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black accumulation. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 1, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods holding above 41 F. TCS foods shall maintain 41 F or below. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - Bags of ice added to foods/foods to be moved to the walk-in cooler following lunch rush.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Quat test strips discolored. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. If test strips are discolored/damaged; the results will not be accurate. CDI - PIC to order new Quat test strips.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2); Priority; A couple containers of TCS foods in the prep coolers were holding above 41F; see temperature table. TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded TCS foods above 45F; lids on prep coolers were closed to allow foods to cool. Repeat.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; The handwashing sink next to the dish machine is starting to lose attachment to the wall due to damaged sealing. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair caulking or other seal to attach sink to wall before the next inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 3, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed brown residue buildup on the multi-soda nozzles in the soda machine. In equipment such as beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as beverage and syrup dispensing lines; surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CDI - Soda nozzles were wiped down to remove the residue.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Two containers of cut heads of lettuce was holding above 41F in one of the prep coolers. TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - Lettuce quarters holding above 45F were voluntarily discarded and prep top lid was closed to allow cut lettuce to cool.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 6-404.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

6-404.11; Priority Foundation; Observed damaged cans of food stored with intact cans of food on dry storage shelving. Produces held by the permit holding for credit; redemption; or return to the distributor such as damaged; spoiled; or recalled products; shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service/single-use articles. CDI - Cans were removed and placed in a separate location.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 25, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The current person in charge has an expired ServSafe; therefore is no longer a certified food protection manager. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Acquire new food protection manager certification before the next inspection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed brown and black residue on the soda nozzles. In equipment such as beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as beverage and syrup dispensing lines; surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CDI - Soda nozzles were wiped down to remove the residue.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; A container of cooked chicken and mushrooms was cooling in the top section of a prep cooler; and a couple containers of chicken were cooling in tightly-sealed containers while in the walk-in cooler. Cooling shall be accomplished by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: Placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller/thinner portions; Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; using rapid cooling equipment; or other effective methods. CDI - Container of chicken was moved from the prep cooler into the freezer for rapid cooling and lids were lifting off other containers to allow for better heat exchange.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Observed a few food containers and a bowl stacked together while wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored: in a self-draining position that allows air drying; and covered or inverted. CDI - Containers and bowl separated for air drying.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source

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