SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RICE BOWL EXPRESS.

BEAT. 18/100

8306 LAKE JUNE RD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected December 11, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 3 years ago. 34 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
160
includes 34 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace damaged/chipped food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

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

store personal drinks in designated area

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

store rice spatula in hot water 135 degrees f or above

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

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

raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in wic

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

observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, clean food storage containers

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers

JUN 2
2023
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

open personal drink stored on prep tables

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

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

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

provide sign about inspection report

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in wic

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensils in hand sink

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for sanitizer bucket

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

observed food sit on floor

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

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

observed raw fish and chicken stored above rte food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager on duty must be register with the City of Dallas

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies

DEC 1
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace or repair rusty shelves in walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting board

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean cooler inside

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

working on rfsm certificate

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap on doors (entrance and back doors)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

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

observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food (cooked food in walk in cooler)

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

observed food sit on floor

NOV 21
2022
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels in the back hand sink

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

missing thermometer in cooler

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employee must cover facial hair/beard

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

need rfsm certificate

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

provide original lid for containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

can not have knives between the wall and 3 compartment sinks

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

need grease trap ticket

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide trash can by the hand sink

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

raw shelled eggs stored above soy sauce in wic

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine and food storage containers

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

can not have wiping cloth under cutting boards

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water

improper washing hand procedures

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

can not have food in containers on the floor in wic and wif

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies in kitchen

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

needs drip for the grease on vent a hood

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

need food handler cards

MAR 8
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

close door-check selfclosing device

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

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

store food 6 inches off the ground

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

raw chicken stored above sauce in reach in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

new manager-obtain rfsm certificate with in 45 days

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, shelves next to vent a hood system

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

broken food containers lids

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

use utensils with handle to scoop foods

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

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AUG 20
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves in walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles and sanitizer bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

broken food storage container lids

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

new manager-provide rfsm certificate

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

clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

employees need to obtain food handler cards

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

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

provide label for food storage containers

FEB 22
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets around cooler doors

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

provide food handler cards

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

broken food container lids

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean food storage containers

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

provide label for food storage containers

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed employee washed utensil in hand sink

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

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

clearly date mark tcs food

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide in restroom

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

AUG 20
2020
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, clean 3 com sink before you use same sink as prep sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

renew rfsm certificate within 15 days

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

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

sign about inspection report

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

all employees need to have food handler card

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean soda nozzles

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

observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, gaskets, cooler inside

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

FEB 19
2020
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets around cooler doors

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean food storage containers, ice machine

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees need obtain food handler cards

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

egg yolk 67 degrees f

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

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

provide sign about inspection report

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

AUG 22
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
FEB 27
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
AUG 28
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FEB 21
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE RACKS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
JUL 13
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

burnt out bulb in the walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair the broken gaskets on the reach in prep table by the stove ( all three are broken) SECOND WARNING

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

all utensils must be stored clean when stored on the racks and magnetic storage racks for knives.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

The large bulk containers should have the name of the product on the outside of the container pertaining to the food on the inside.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label all containers with a common name.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Provide hair restraint on associate heads when prepping and cooking food items.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

all scoops must have handles and must be in the upright position when stored in the bulk food container.

MINORSanitation
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

clean the floor under the racks in the walk in cooler.

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

the chemical bottle did not have a name on the outside of the container.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

Outside dumpster lids were open ( they should be closed when not in use)

JAN 13
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

need to clean vent- hood as soon is possible

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

food bags at floor level in the kitchen area

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

rusted WIC and WIF shelves

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

food need to be protected from contamination with cover lids and clean food containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

need sanitizer solution bucket at all times front and kitchen area

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

RIC seals broken

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

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