Rice Bowl Express
5542 Maple Ave #c, Dallas, TX 75235 · 75235 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw chicken over sauces in RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed leak under 3-comp sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide Food Manager during all hours of operation
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace torn gaskets on WIC and peeling can opener blade
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
thaw raw chicken under running water
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use scoops w/ handles and keep upright in bins
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC/WIC gaskets, exterior of equipment
*47 Handwashing signage
in restroom
2023-06-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed egg yolk @ 59.4 F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed soiled can opener blade
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Replace/repair broken thermometer in RIC
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC handle and RIF torn gasket
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dirty/moldy WIC ceiling and A/C vents
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide light shield for light under venthood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak under 3-comp sink and on utility sink faucet
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2022-04-28 Pass Routine 2
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
Observed water hose not protected by backflow prevention device.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed missing light shield in prep area.
2021-11-04 Pass Routine 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can-opener blade.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Food items held longer than 24 hrs must be datemarked for no more than 7 days.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floor in dry storage area.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign about the inspection report.
2021-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed shrimp 70 degrees F, chicken 60 degrees F
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer bucket 10 ppm Cl
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
Observed not washing hands after handling items in 3-comp sink
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed improper date marking
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Observed no thermometer in RIC
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed hose in hand sink, rinsing knife in hand sink
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed using towel as non-slip mat, old cardboard under food container on prep table
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed utensils in standing ambient temperature water
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
Observed food handler certificates not on site
2020-12-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed debris in tofu and raw fish
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw fish over RTE food
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer buckets 10 ppm Cl
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray bottle w/ no label
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed utensils in ambient temperature standing water
2020-06-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 1
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Cool food in small portions on ice and lightly cover
2020-01-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented cans
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottle
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Observed chicken cooling in large portion at ambient temperature
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed damaged RIC handle and gasket, damaged plastic container.
2019-07-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
black debris observed inside sugar
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside sugar container (observed substance on inside wall). Clean inside microwave.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label sanitizer bucket and spray bottles.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Keep sanitizer bucket off floor.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed soy sauce stored on floor.
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
Observed meat thawing at room temperature. Thaw under cool running water or under refrigeration.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk food containers.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean outside of bulk containers.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash for feminine hygiene products.
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