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Rice Bowl Express

3926 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224 · 75224 · Restaurant

Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
13
11 passed
Last Inspected
2024-07-01
Pass Rate
85%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
13 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-07-01
No failures across all 13 inspections on record
42 sanitation violations found across 12 inspections
27 other violations found across 11 inspections
Sanitation critical 42×
Other critical 27×
Food Storage & Handling critical 17×
Documentation & Training minor 10×
Facility Condition minor
Employee Hygiene critical
Food Temperature critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety critical
Pest Activity critical
2024-07-01 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2024-01-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

handsink can not be blocked by trash can

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths need to be in bucket between uses

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

utensils trey need to be inverted

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises free of litter

shall clean under 3 comp sink - detail to clean

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door has a gap and needs to be sealed

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Items in freezer shall be off floor by 6 inches

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

food can metal bent a t rim must be set aside

minor Chemical Safety

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

keep sanitizing strips at location for accuracy in chemical ppm

critical Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

keep a bucket of sanitizing solution 50 -100ppm Cl

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean WIC fan from dust and debris -

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

water cup adjacent to food items on prep table

2023-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 16
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Big pasta noodles observed inside of reach in cooler observed at 69F- cold holding units must be at least 41F

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

white rice in warmer observed at 107F. Hot foods must be held at 135F

critical Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed employee using bare hands to dispense RTE foods.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food staff must obtain food handler training at once- Staff need training/retrained

minor Other

*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed bucket/etc. stored inside of handsink.

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

*34

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution when not using them

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

minor Food Storage & Handling

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Food staff/personal items must be stored correctly. Properly store employee cloths in dry storage

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Observed employee using bare hands to dispense RTE foods

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

2023-03-23 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

Food staff must restrain hair while handling open food.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent-a-hood filters as often as needed.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

Gaps seen in vent-a-hood system.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace missing weather stripping at back door.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register CFM with the City of Dallas.

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked chicken nuggets observed at 109 Degrees F. Hot foods must be maintained at 135 Degrees F.

critical Sanitation

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Observed food handler using bare hands to dispense vegetables. Must use a second barrier/utensils/gloves.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all dry food containers(meal, etc).

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Heavy food and debris buildup observed around lid/food containers. Clean to remove it.

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Rusted shelves observed inside WIC. Not cleanable.

minor Other

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

Cooked/breaded chicken inside large tub in WIC not time stamped.

2022-09-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Keep chicken at 41 or below for cold holding

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean ice machine

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove card board lining all over kitchen

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

minor Other

*23 Water pressure specifications

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

critical Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelves, floors, walls

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

2021-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 16
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE AT HAND SINK AND IN RESTROOM

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

NO RECORDS PROVIDED

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOODS IN COOLER AND ROLLING CART

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE

minor Other

*40 Store single-service item in original package

KEEP SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROTECTED

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED SHRIMP ON ROLLING CART 69*F

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN FRONT HAND SINK

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

2020-06-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

FOOD STORED IN OPEN CANS

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKETS AND FAN COVERS

minor Sanitation

*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

CLEAN THOROUGHLY

critical Sanitation

*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HAND WASHING

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CARROTS 47*F, GARLIC 61*F STORED ON ROLLING CART

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

2019-10-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

REMOVE HEAVY DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOMS AND RESTROOMS

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS BEING STORED IN COOLERS WITH FOOD INTENDED FOR CUSTOMERS

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL SINKS MISSING THEM INCLUDING RESTROOMS

critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED RICE: 120.8 F HOT HOLD VIOLATION

critical Sanitation

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

EGG WASH: 65.2 F COLD HOLD VIOLATION

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF ( KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER)

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PLUMBING LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD ( RIGHT SIDE )

2019-04-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need sign stating: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

minor Sanitation

*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

clean lids of food containers

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

big improvement seen in date marking. some food items were missing date mark.

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

ric not cooling to capacity, reading 46F. Place all protien/PHF in walk in cooler unitl reach in cooler is repaired.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

beef in reach in cooler reading 50.2F. crab meat reading 48.4F. discard

minor Other

*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

using cardboard as mat. use non absorbent material.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Employee Hygiene

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide bodily fluid spill kit.

2018-10-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Opened bottle of Kikkomani glaze. packaging states to refrigerate after opening.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors of storage room.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Container of spice on rack is damaged, replace with new container.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Relabel container with food name.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Employees need food handler cards.

minor Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Cover hole on ceiling above walk in cooler.

minor Employee Hygiene

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Food is is not being date marked in walk in cooler. 2nd and final warning citation will be issued of violation reoccurs.

serious Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Alkasitizer box above food work station.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize inside of ice bin, brown residue on ceiling of bin.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide a covered waste container.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Register certificate at our office.

2018-04-03 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Flour bags on floor. 6" off floor minimum.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Relabel bulk containers containing SMG and flour.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

current thermometer not working in wic.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

food in wic needs to be date marked. 1st warning.

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

wic a/c unit has leak and wif ice building up.

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

hw station next to 3 comp sink has no soap.

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM. Need to change every 2-4 hours.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean front of and handles of rics, grime building up.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Hand wash sign needed at restroom

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Need covered waste container in womens restroom.

2017-10-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

minor Other

*41 Food shall be honestly presented

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

NEED COMMERCIAL MICROWAVE L

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2017-02-09 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (CORRECTED ON SITE)

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SANITIZING TOWELS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

critical Sanitation

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

TWO CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

SEVERAL FOOD INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINERS WITH NO OUTSIDE LABEL

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW BEEF STORED ON THE SAME SHELF WITH COOKED FOOD (WALK IN COOLER)

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SOILED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN

minor Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN TOILET SEAT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

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