Bolay in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1730 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Part of: Bolay Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

BOLAY in Fort Lauderdale (formerly Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen) has accumulated 124 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. A fire inspection in 2019 documented a blocked exit caused by delivery boxes, which the operator corrected on-site. The restaurant faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Top recurring violations include employee health policy, approved food source, and toxic substance control.

Most recent closure: November 30, 2016 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
124Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Bolay in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Bolay in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Bolay in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:06:00

Bolay in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Bolay in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2016055225 $400.00 Dec 1, 2016 Fort Lauderdale

Bolay in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Empty delivery boxes blocking exit. Operator removed all boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Bolay in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections39 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bolay in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bolay in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Bolay in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Bolay in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
Bolay in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on November 30, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Bolay in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Bolay in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health policy, Toxic substance control, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Bolay in Fort Lauderdale had?
Bolay in Fort Lauderdale has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bolay in Fort Lauderdale find?
Bolay in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on November 13, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bolay in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
Yes, Bolay in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Bolay in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Bolay in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Bolay in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Bolay in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Bolay in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Bolay in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Bolay in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen #0225 (2019).

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