JAN 25
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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RICE BOWL EXPRESS.
BEAT. 18/100
11419 GARLAND RD #263 · CASA LINDA, DALLAS
Last inspected January 25, 2024 · passed
Failed 2 of 20 inspections. 56 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
18 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
212
includes 56 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold hold items not under 41f, chicken and mushroom
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed food inside of ice machine
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
sanitizer buckets not set up in kitchen
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
observed vitamins in kitchen shelf above reach in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
observed cloth on work table
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
reach in cooler did not have thermometer
JUN 262023PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*47 Other Violations
DEC 122022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER INSIDE KITCHEN
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN WIC NO THERMOMETER IN RIC AND RIF AND COLD HOLD
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN WIC
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
BUILD UP ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA
MAY 102022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
dirty rusted storage shelf in wic
*47 Other Violations
broken gasket at cold hold
APR 252022PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO RFSM
*35 Hair Restraints effective
EM[PLOYEE NOT RESTRAINING THEIR HAIR
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER, NO SANITIZER BUCKET SET UP IN KITCHEN
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Utensils WALL DIRTY AND RUSTED STORAGE SHELF SURFACE
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAN SINK AND BROKEN TOWEL HOLDER
*31 Bed and Breakfast Handsink Use
HAND SINK USED FOR STORAGE
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
SPLASH PROTECTOR AT HAND SINK BROKEN
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON APRON AND ON PREP SURFACE AND UNDER CUTTING
*19 One Inch Air Gap
AIR GAP MORE THAN ONE INCH FROM FLOOR DRAIN TO DRAIN PIPE FROM HAND SINK
*47 Other Violations
BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIF AND BAD DOOR HOLDER
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
OOD IN WAKE IN COOLER WITH NO NAME
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FOOD IN WAKE IN COOLER WITH NO DATE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD
*19 Plumbing System Construction
FLOOR DRAIN BACKING WAIST WATER INTO THE KITCHEN
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NOV 292021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO INDIVIDUAL TOWEL AT HANDSINK
*19 One Inch Air Gap
NO AIR GAP
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY FAN COVER IN RIC
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
WATER BOTTLE STORE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING Towels STORE ON CUTTING BOARD
JUN 12021PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2021
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
BACK FLOW IN KITCHEN HAND SINK
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
WORK IN NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, ICE FORMING IN ACE
*47 Other Violations
NO NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS TO REQUEST RECENT INSPECTION REPOR AND ALSO NO NOTICE ON HAND SINK INDICATING HAND WASHING ONLY
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
DRINKS ON THE FLOOR
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE
NOV 162020PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY
*47 Other Violations
BROKEN GASKET ON RIC DOOR
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
NO DATE ON PREP FOOD
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
NO NAME ON PREP FOOD
*47 Other Violations
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
REPLACE THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD
*31 No soap at handsink
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
LONG NAIL ON EMPLOYEE'S WHO IS PREP FOOD IN KITCHEN
MAY 222020PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER FOR SURFACE CLEANING
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ENTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY
*47 Other Violations
BROKEN RIC GASKET .AND DRTY FAN COVER
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BROKEN BULB COVER IN WIC
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
*34 Pest Control
ROCHES INSIDE TEST STRIP
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LAEBL ALL PREP FOOD WITH COMMON NAME
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK FOOD IN WIC
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
REFRIGERATOR NEED REPAIR
MAR 302020PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN WIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
COLD HOLD NEED REPAIR, PRODUCING WATER
*47 Other Violations
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL PREP FOOD IN STORAGE
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL FOOD IN WIC
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
FOOD WITH BUILD UP MOLD IN COLD HOLD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPALCE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
*30 Food Establishment Permit
FOOD PERMIT NOT DISPLACE.
OCT 252019PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken WIC 49.6
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans in storage.
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw seafood next to pantry in RIF, replace silicone on ice machine.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label sanitizer and don't use raid, use pest control.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
WIC missing thermometer.
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
leak in 3 compartment faucet(hot) and front handwash station faucet (hot).
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
observed several dead insects in RIC gaskets.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wipe clothes in sanitizer.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert utensils and equipment between use.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label flour container.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean venthood, replace filter, clean gaskets on RIC, clean bottom of RIC in stove area.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
repair and replace light in storage area, melted shield in WIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
seal ceiling, clean vents, repair backdoor gap.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
womens restroom needs covered trashcan, fix sink faucet hot water and cold water handles missing.
*47 Other Violations
need first aid kit, bodily fluid spill/clean up instructions, illness agreement form, last inspection available upon request signage.
MAY 242019PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
tight covers on fried rice No cover on whiter ice
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cooked chicken 60 F woodear mushroom 61 F raw chicken 50.9 F on bottom discard all TCS from low boy cut broccoli and cabbage left out at room temp
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken stoned over raw pork/ beef
*32 Damaged Equipment
freezer panel missing gaskets on RIC broken
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors dirty w/ food debris
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
door handles, gaskets between coolers@ grill
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
incorrect/old dates on new food some missing dates
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
keep latest posted
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
torn walls
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse old food containers
NOV 202018PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2018
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Package integrity
dented cans
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
keep sauces covered or in bottles
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*40 Reuse of single service articles
no reusing odl containers
NOV 162018FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2018
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
stored on prep
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
no household crockpots, no towels under cutting boards
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef on prep table
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled spray bottle
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
large portions
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
raw meat adj vegetables at prep
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean all
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
manager does not supervise employees or demonstrate knowledge
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried shrimp in fry basket 116F
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace cracked light shield
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
*47 Health permit posted
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine very dirty
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
cooks touched faces/heads, did not wash
*40 Reuse of single service articles
reusing old containers
OCT 172018PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2018
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
hot foods w/o covers
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine still moldy
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
open buckets of pink soap next to green onions drying
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken over raw beef raw fish over cooked meat raw shell eggs over sauce in WIC
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
WIC ceiling paint chipping
*37 Food, utensils and equip under water line
food under leaking WIC line, dripping into food uncovered
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
need to move bug light
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
some with day and incomplete date most have no date at all
*40 Reuse of single service articles
reusing single use glove to handle food!
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
household crockpots not approved for commercial use
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean everything
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
old inspection still posted, not fully visible to customers
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
not on site, emailed to owner
SEP 132018PASSED15 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2018
PASSED
15 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
water bottles and personal food on prep open drinks in RIC, must separate all personal food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
can't wash dishes in the handwash sink at front
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label bulk foods
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken over cooked foods in RIC raw scrambled eggs over cooked chicken in WIC raw shell eggs over mushrooms in WIC
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing dates in RIC
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
household crockpot not for commercial use remove from establishment
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
washing but not sanitizing
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
washed dirty dishes, didn't sanitize and went back to chopping cabbage with bare hands
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
dead crickets on floor
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
FEB 122018FAILED21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 12
2018
FAILED
21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
open bucket of soap adj clean buckets for food use
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
wic food 44 F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried rice 120 F in cooker
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
@ 3 comp
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*40 Reuse of single service articles
reusing old food containers, styrofoam cups as scoops
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
no towels remove household equipment remove all unapproved food contact containers
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use a scoop w/a handle
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
cutting jalapenos for sauce w/ bare hands
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
all tiles must be absorbent
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken over fries raw chicken over raw shrimp raw chicken over raw beef raw shell eggs over vegetables
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
over food contact equip
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no dates need either prep or discard date
JUL 132017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
i suggest sanitizer bucket are prepared first thing in the morning, was not set up
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
place fiol/mat or tray where single use items are stored (lids above crockpots etc)
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
seal wall holes and replace cove basin
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
most items are date marked, still need fish, and some vegetables date marked
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw chicken stored above fish
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
JUN 132017PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2017
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed a glove sitting in the reach in cooler on the open top section told cook to discard
*45 Attachments to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable
clean dirty in ceiling tiles above shelf in back room
*40 Reuse of single service articles
observed cook using styrofoam plate to mix orders/ advised not to use only kitchen bowls or utensils to be used
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
latest greasetrap ticket is from 10/2017 keep up to date with tickets and service
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door is exposed at the bottom
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
walls are torn and exposed next to shelf by back room
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water at the time of inspection/ service is coming today to repair
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor drains with strainer needs to be cleaned daily
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
clean all coolers from inside and outside/ clean handles that have soil in them as well/ clean shelves where to go plates cups are stored in front area
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
observed prepared foods with date sticker but no date to use by written on them
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed shell eggs case on the floor in walkin cooler
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
grill encrusted with grease and food debris
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
no sanitizer set up at the time of inspection
NOV 282016PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
do not use dented cans
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date mark all tcs w/ 7 day max shelf life
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
*47 Other Violations
provide weather strip on back door preventing a visible light
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all toxic chemical bottles with chemical name
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