JAN 16
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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RICE BOWL EXPRESS.
BEAT. 18/100
3926 S POLK ST · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS
Last inspected January 16, 2024 · passed
35 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
131
includes 35 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
handsink can not be blocked by trash can
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in bucket between uses
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
utensils trey need to be inverted
*45 Premises free of litter
shall clean under 3 comp sink - detail to clean
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door has a gap and needs to be sealed
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Items in freezer shall be off floor by 6 inches
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
food can metal bent a t rim must be set aside
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
keep sanitizing strips at location for accuracy in chemical ppm
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
keep a bucket of sanitizing solution 50 -100ppm Cl
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean WIC fan from dust and debris -
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
water cup adjacent to food items on prep table
OCT 212023PASSED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2023
PASSED
16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
white rice in warmer observed at 107F. Hot foods must be held at 135F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed employee using bare hands to dispense RTE foods.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Food staff must obtain food handler training at once- Staff need training/retrained
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed bucket/etc. stored inside of handsink.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*34
*34 Pest Control
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution when not using them
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Food staff/personal items must be stored correctly. Properly store employee cloths in dry storage
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed employee using bare hands to dispense RTE foods
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 Other Violations
MAR 232023PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2023
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Food staff must restrain hair while handling open food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent-a-hood filters as often as needed.
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
Gaps seen in vent-a-hood system.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace missing weather stripping at back door.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register CFM with the City of Dallas.
*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.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed food handler using bare hands to dispense vegetables. Must use a second barrier/utensils/gloves.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all dry food containers(meal, etc).
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Heavy food and debris buildup observed around lid/food containers. Clean to remove it.
*32 Damaged Equipment
Rusted shelves observed inside WIC. Not cleanable.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Cooked/breaded chicken inside large tub in WIC not time stamped.
SEP 252022PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2022
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep chicken at 41 or below for cold holding
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice machine
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove card board lining all over kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*23 Water pressure specifications
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean shelves, floors, walls
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
JAN 132021PASSED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2021
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE AT HAND SINK AND IN RESTROOM
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOODS IN COOLER AND ROLLING CART
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
*40 Store single-service item in original package
KEEP SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROTECTED
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED SHRIMP ON ROLLING CART 69*F
*14 When to wash hands
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN FRONT HAND SINK
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
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JUN 152020PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FOOD STORED IN OPEN CANS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKETS AND FAN COVERS
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
CLEAN THOROUGHLY
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CARROTS 47*F, GARLIC 61*F STORED ON ROLLING CART
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OCT 172019PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2019
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE HEAVY DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOMS AND RESTROOMS
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS BEING STORED IN COOLERS WITH FOOD INTENDED FOR CUSTOMERS
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL SINKS MISSING THEM INCLUDING RESTROOMS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED RICE: 120.8 F HOT HOLD VIOLATION
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGG WASH: 65.2 F COLD HOLD VIOLATION
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF ( KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PLUMBING LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD ( RIGHT SIDE )
APR 222019PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need sign stating: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening
clean lids of food containers
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
big improvement seen in date marking. some food items were missing date mark.
*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.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beef in reach in cooler reading 50.2F. crab meat reading 48.4F. discard
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
using cardboard as mat. use non absorbent material.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide bodily fluid spill kit.
OCT 22018PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2018
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Opened bottle of Kikkomani glaze. packaging states to refrigerate after opening.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors of storage room.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Container of spice on rack is damaged, replace with new container.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Relabel container with food name.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Employees need food handler cards.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Cover hole on ceiling above walk in cooler.
*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.
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
Alkasitizer box above food work station.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize inside of ice bin, brown residue on ceiling of bin.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered waste container.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register certificate at our office.
APR 32018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Flour bags on floor. 6" off floor minimum.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Relabel bulk containers containing SMG and flour.
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
current thermometer not working in wic.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
food in wic needs to be date marked. 1st warning.
*32 Damaged Equipment
wic a/c unit has leak and wif ice building up.
*31 No soap at handsink
hw station next to 3 comp sink has no soap.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM. Need to change every 2-4 hours.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean front of and handles of rics, grime building up.
*47 Handwashing signage
Hand wash sign needed at restroom
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Need covered waste container in womens restroom.
OCT 112017PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*41 Food shall be honestly presented
*47 Other Violations
NEED COMMERCIAL MICROWAVE L
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FEB 92017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (CORRECTED ON SITE)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
TWO CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
SEVERAL FOOD INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINERS WITH NO OUTSIDE LABEL
*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)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SOILED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN TOILET SEAT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
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