SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RICE BOWL EXPRESS.

BEAT. 47/100

5542 MAPLE AVE #C · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected February 8, 2024 · passed

16 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 8
2024
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw chicken over sauces in RIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed leak under 3-comp sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide Food Manager during all hours of operation

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace torn gaskets on WIC and peeling can opener blade

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

thaw raw chicken under running water

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

use scoops w/ handles and keep upright in bins

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty RIC/WIC gaskets, exterior of equipment

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

in restroom

JUN 16
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed egg yolk @ 59.4 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled can opener blade

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Replace/repair broken thermometer in RIC

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIC handle and RIF torn gasket

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dirty/moldy WIC ceiling and A/C vents

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shield for light under venthood

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak under 3-comp sink and on utility sink faucet

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
APR 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Observed water hose not protected by backflow prevention device.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Observed missing light shield in prep area.

NOV 4
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can-opener blade.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Food items held longer than 24 hrs must be datemarked for no more than 7 days.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in dry storage area.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need a sign about the inspection report.

AUG 10
2021
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed shrimp 70 degrees F, chicken 60 degrees F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer bucket 10 ppm Cl

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

Observed not washing hands after handling items in 3-comp sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Observed improper date marking

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed no thermometer in RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed hose in hand sink, rinsing knife in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed using towel as non-slip mat, old cardboard under food container on prep table

CRITICALSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed utensils in standing ambient temperature water

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

Observed food handler certificates not on site

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DEC 22
2020
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris in tofu and raw fish

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw fish over RTE food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer buckets 10 ppm Cl

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed spray bottle w/ no label

CRITICALSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed utensils in ambient temperature standing water

JUN 10
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Cool food in small portions on ice and lightly cover

JAN 22
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed dented cans

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label spray bottle

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

Observed chicken cooling in large portion at ambient temperature

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged RIC handle and gasket, damaged plastic container.

JUL 16
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

black debris observed inside sugar

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside sugar container (observed substance on inside wall). Clean inside microwave.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label sanitizer bucket and spray bottles.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Keep sanitizer bucket off floor.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed soy sauce stored on floor.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

Observed meat thawing at room temperature. Thaw under cool running water or under refrigeration.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk food containers.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean outside of bulk containers.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash for feminine hygiene products.

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