JAN 19
2024
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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RICE BOWL EXPRESS.
BEAT. 20/100
7027 S RL THORNTON FRWY #A · RED BIRD, DALLAS
Last inspected January 19, 2024 · passed
15 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers, freezers, floor drains, pipes, shelves under prep tables
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace damaged food containers
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food contact surfaces, clean cutting boards
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap ticket not up to date
SEP 72023PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2023
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold food items must be held at 41F/lower (noodles 50F
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
Cooked chicken nuggets observed without time stamp- provide time stamp.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean all surfaces for sight and touch throughout the kitchen area, inside of reach in coolers.
*14 When to wash hands
Staff not washing hands between tasks. Staff must wash hands after each task- mopping to handling food.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Staff must use second barrier when handling RTE food.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No certified food manager on site.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food staff must be trained in food safety.
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
No hot water at back handsink.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
No date marking.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Staff observed no effective hair restraints.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Large container observed on the flour. Protect food by storing off of the floor (subject to splash)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent/dirty air filters at vent system. Encrusted build up observed on the exterior of large rice cooker. Clean interior of 3 comp sink.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace blown light under vent system.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang wet mops to dry
FEB 232023PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP) HEAVY FOOD BUILD UP SEEN ON EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR)-CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ALL COOKED RTE FOOD MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH USED BY DATE (COOKED BEEF/WIC NOT LABELED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON SITE
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
IN SERVICE CONTAINER SEEN INSIDE OF BULK Ingredient BIN/FLOUR
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
HOT FOOD MUST COOL CORRECTLY
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
HANG WET MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
OBSERVED CHICKEN NUGGETS AT 56 DEGREES F, COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE Maintained AT 41 DEGREES F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN INTERIOR OF RIC'S SHELVES INSIDE WIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENT A HOOD SYSTEM
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
JAN 262022PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Food temperature for cold hold must be 41 F or less
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap records must be maintained and on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM must be current and on site
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
Thaw food over running water or microwave
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Store utensil in hot water (135 F or higher) between use
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Clean ceiling tiles
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Clean prep table of excess food or debris
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket between use
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
No drinking or eating near kitchen prep area
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All employees must have food handler certificate
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark items in RIC
*31 No soap at handsink
All hand sinks must have soap
JUN 22021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
ONE LIGHTING UNIT MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ONE LIGHTING UNIT NOT SHINING IN THE DINING ROOM
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*23 No Water
NO COLD WATER BEING DELIVERED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
WALL TILES FALLING OFF WALL
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR KITCHEN STAFF
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ( SAUCES ) ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
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NOV 302020PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED RICE: 133.8 F
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL STAFF
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE ( CHLORINE )
*35 Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHTING UNITS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
NO CHLORINE SANITIZING BUCKET ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
JUN 82020PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED AS SUCH
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BACK HAND SINK AND RESTROOM HAND SINK
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN LARGE CONTAINER OF JASMINE RICE RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER CLEAN EXTREMELY GREASY AND SOILED VENT HOOD FILTERS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHTING UNITS (WALK IN FREEZER, VENT HOOD, DINING ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND RESTROOM )
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
FECAL REMNANTS INSIDE THE TOILET BOWL AND UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR THE FRONT HAND SINK
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
JAN 92020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( CORRECTED ON SITE)
*31 No soap at handsink
NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM THE KITCHEN
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING INSIDE THE FRONT HAND SINK
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD PRODUCTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
REFRIGERATED COOKED BEEF: 55.9 F
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
FECAL MATTER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
JUL 32019PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2019
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ICE SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WIF
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE CARD CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
COOKED CHICKEN 72*F STORED ON PREP TABLE, SLICED ORANGES 79.6*F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEAR CUSTOMER ITEMS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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