Pei Wei Express – Town Center At Cobb Mall in Kennesaw receives a 68% on their recent health inspection

Pei Wei Express – Town Center At Cobb Mall, located at 400 Ernest Barrett Pkwy NW Ste 120 in Kennesaw, received a score of 68 points out of a possible 100 points during their 11/20/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(b) – cleaning procedure (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food employee rinse hands in hand sink for 5 seconds without using any soap. Observed 2nd food employee immediately rinse soap off their hands and scrub hands underwater for less that 10 seconds. C/A: Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, P and (II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers; P (iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; P and (v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. P 3. To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. COS: both food employees washed hands according to hand washing procedures

Violation #2:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(c) – handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the hot water knob for the hand sink located in the warewashing area of the main kitchen in disrepair; sink unable to provide hot water under pressure. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF Correct by 11/24/25

Violation #3:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw steak stored above noodles in the preptop. Observed raw eggs stored on top of a container of broccoli, and observed raw steak stored above mushrooms in the walk-in cooler located in the main kitchen. C/A: foods shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods and ready to eat foods; Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented COS: items moved; EHS will email chart for cook temperatures

Violation #4:
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed tcs foods distinguished by an asterisk (*) hed below 135F. C/A: hot time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F or above COS: items discarded

Violation #5:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed left knob foe steam table in disrepair. PIC and Manager stated the knob broke yesterday (11/19/25). C/A: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair Correct by 11/24/25

Violation #6:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 – good repair & calibration (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the ambient temperature for reach-in freezer (RIF) at 41F. C/A: Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use Correct by 11/24/25

Additional remarks:
Had to write inspection due to poor service; signature on written inspection.
Observed:
-employee health policy, vomit/fecal clean up procedures and disinfectant
Discussed:
-ensuring items are stored covered
-hand wash procedures
-designated areas
EHS will email:
-summary of changes and hand wash signage
Routine inspection conducted due to complaint received; see complaint addendum.
A re-inspection will be conducted on or before December 2nd, 2025.

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