What is Pei Wei Asian Diner's health inspection score?

Pei Wei Asian Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pei Wei Asian Diner last inspected?

Pei Wei Asian Diner was last inspected on January 23, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pei Wei Asian Diner have?

Pei Wei Asian Diner has 55 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pei Wei Asian Diner safe to eat at?

Pei Wei Asian Diner has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pei Wei Asian Diner serve?

Pei Wei Asian Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pei Wei Asian Diner

Name: Pei Wei Asian Diner
Address: 11700 PRESTON RD #A, Dallas, 75230
Rating: 53

11700 PRESTON RD #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/23/2024

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American•North Dallas

Ranked #366 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jan 23, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11700 PRESTON RD #A, Dallas, TX 75230

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Feb 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Feb 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean interior of the ice machine
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide updated grease trap documentation/ service (last service was 5/10/23, needs to be served every 90 days/ 3 months)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels for hand washing station
DAL-2*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
label containers (chili sauce in dining area)
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
use scooper with handle in bulk container (not a clear bowl)
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide employee food handlers certificate
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
certified food manager not on site

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
cannot have jewelry on wrist
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground (veggies in WIC)
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handler certificates for employees
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers for WIC and RIC

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak under dishwasher

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need RFSM
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees need food handler certificates
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
date mark
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
employees need hair cover
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths must be in sanitizer bucket

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM must be current and on site
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
Remove out of date product in WIC (Orange Juice)
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Food handlers must be current and on site
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean RIC food container
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
WIC thermometers not working, add thermometer to cooler
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk food items

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

4 Med2 Basic

6 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Discard dented can
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leak under prep sink
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of reach in freezer

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice maker

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide chlorine test strips for dish machine
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Close gaps in ceiling
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Discarded 2 pounds of raw spicy tuna held at 53F Discarded 1 pound of imitation crab meat held at 52F Discarded 2 pounds of poke tuna held at 54F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
crab meat 50'F
DAL-6*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-2*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies observed
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−18 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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