SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RICE GARDEN.

BEAT. 27/100

4016 W CAMP WISDOM RD · DUNCANVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected October 12, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 51 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
12 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
146
includes 51 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 12
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

observed chicken wing at 125.9f, egg roll at 122.8f. use heat lamp to maintain hot hold temperatures for fried food.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed black residue in ice machine, clean and sanitize.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer in RIC and RIF

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace heavily damaged containers

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

store food containers off floor (WIF)

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

thaw food under running water

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

store utensils on clean surface.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, clean fans of wic, clean grease build up on vent hood

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shield

MAR 6
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON INSIDE SHOOT OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

OBSERVED WET CLOTHS NOT STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE IN SANITIZE BUCKETS.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, DAMAGES/MISSING CEILING TILES, DAMAGED CORNER BEADS. REPAIR.

CRITICALSanitation
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

OBSERVED RIBS AT 127.2F. MOVE TO WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS OF FOOD CONTAINERS, REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, STORE 6" MINIMUM OFF FLOOR.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

HEAVY GRIME/FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

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

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINER WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED. LABEL.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOODS, CLEAN.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FRYERS, CLEAN.

OCT 5
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON METAL SURFACE LOCATED NEXT TO NOZZLES OF ICE CREAM MACHINES, CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON ICE SHOOT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

OBSERVED GREASE OVERFLOW COMING FROM GREASE CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM, REMOVED DEAD PEST.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED: SOIL BUILD UP ON ALL WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER, GREASE BUILD UP ON PIPES,

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BACK STORAGE ROOM .

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER, REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD RACKS, CLEAN.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN IN MENS RESTROOM

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

OBSERVED HOME USED PESTICIDE IN STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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

TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS MUST BE OBTAINED BY ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

FEB 9
2022
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

mixed seafood platter observed at 44.1F. apply more ice surrounding the containers and place containers more into ice not lay on top of ice.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

observed grime build up on lid of white rice cooker, clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed food debris behind and underneath equipment, dust build up on walls and ceiling of walk in cooler, CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed damaged door frame next to hand sink in kitchen, repair.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed food debris build up on floors, remove harboring condition.

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

sweat tea container left uncovered.

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

employees working in kitchen do not have texas food handler cards, provide.

MAR 31
2021
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken wing 123.4F, corn 128.4F, egg roll 125.9F. fried food on buffet line are all under temperature. food was rapidly reheated.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy grime build up on ceiling of ice machine observed, clean as soon as possible.

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

chemicals in non original container not labeled. label.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

observed grease on vent hood, clean.

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

large containers have build up of grime, clean all lids of food containers(sugar, flour, msg)

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors, heavy grime build up underneath shelves.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

observed build up of grease on pipes, clean.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

grease on pipes, food debris on floor. remove harboring conditions.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

observed damaged cove base, repair.

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

tea and food in walk in cooler were observed uncovered. cover to prevent potential contamination

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

deviled eggs and jello were observed with no date marked. PIC did not know when they were made. date mark food.

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JAN 28
2020
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sushis at 58.4F. destroy.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

teriyaki chicken at 110.5F, buffalo wing at 110.8F and 124F, chicken nuggets at 126.7F. Steamed Fish at 97.4F. all food have been out for only 30 minutes per RFSM. All food off temperature were reheat

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build up in ice bin. clean and sanitize ice bin.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

leak coming from roof causing holes on ceiling tiles. repair broken wall base.

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

label squeeze bottles.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

walk in cooler thermometer reading 28F, actual temperature is 37.8F. Replace with working thermometer.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on pipes and on red cylinders.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

hot hold equipment observed at 121F. Repair must hold hot food at 135F or above.

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

wet cloths on food contact surfaces. place cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease build up on vent hood.

JUL 29
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Provide a bodily fluid spill kit.

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

provide sign that is visible to customers that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

boiled fish @ 119F. Chicken wing @ 119.4F. Sausage @ 121.4F.Chicken on stick @ 109F. Reheat all food that is in serving line. Increase heat of steam bath.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Using bowl as a scoop. Utensil must be handled and handle must be kept upright and not touching food,

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors of storage room. Clean dust off fan of walk in cooler.

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

store knife in between shelves and wall.

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

grey containers of food on floor of walk in freezer.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels at all hand stations. COS

JAN 8
2019
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer in prep cooler non fucntional, replace.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

broken floor tiles in walk in cooler.

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

food container on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean frp walls and lids of containers.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

grill and fry station has heavy grease.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer in reach in freezer located in back area.

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

cloth underneath cutting board.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

remove traps with dead pest in storage room.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

buffalo wing at 115F, to many wings in small shallow bowl is not able to maintain temperatures. reduce amount of chicken wings

JUL 2
2018
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Prep cooler still not functioning maintinaing at 44.2F. 2nd warning.

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

temperature of food in prep cooler not at 41F or below.

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

Still need to work on date marking food in walk in cooler.

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

Cover food in walk in cooler.

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

knifes stored in between frp and shelves.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Need working thermometer in prep cooler.

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

Cloth that are in use must be store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Food on serving line not at hot temperature.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Chlorine sanitizer bucket to strong at 200PPM +. Needs to be between 50-100 PPM.

MAY 29
2018
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label food containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors.

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

Food boxes on floor in WIF

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

Date mark all RTE food in WIC. Many foods missing date mark. 1st warning, next visit food that is not labeled will be discarded.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leak coming from a/c unit in wic

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

label bottles.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

thoroughly clean utensils before restocking

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

RIC not holding cold hold temperatures. 1st warning

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F

Nonworking thermometer in prep ric

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Clean grease

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Pork out at RT.1st warning

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Above concentration, needs to be 50-100 PPM for bucket.

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Cold Hold at 47.2F, need to be at 41 or below fix prep reach in cooler(RIC).

NOV 10
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

can opener blade with food particles must be washed and sanitized

SERIOUSOther
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

3 cs sink hot water faucet leaks must be fixed

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

no SOP for body fluids spills must provide a SOP for body spills

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

food items missing dates/ labels, must be mark dated / labeled

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

no thermometers on URC kitchen must provide thermometer

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

back door opened must be closed

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

food items stored on floor kitchen and WIF must be stored 6 inches above floor

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

knives stored on wall /sink must be stored properly

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

hood filters missing and with build up hood filters must be placed back must be washed cleaned and sanitized

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

holes cracks must be sealed

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food identity and accurate representation

missing labels

MAY 25
2017
FAILED
18 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN 3 COMP SINK AND HAND WASHING

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD ;REMOVE FOIL LINING

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

PINEAPPLE STATE REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING

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

PROVIDE FIR CONDIMENT ON BUFFET LINE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*08 Specifications for Receiving temperature at 41øF or less
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

FAILURE TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN LL

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

PROVIDE

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

RAW CHICKEN 54*F, SHRIMP 51.9*F, MELON ON ICE 51*F

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

RIBS IN HHU 127.7*F, COOKED CHICKEN ON WOK 74.2*F, EGG ROLLS 111.5*F , CHICKEN NUGGETS 91.0*F

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAP

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MAR 20
2017
PASSED
18 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CANTALOUPE 60.5*F, PINEAPPLE 58.2*F STORED ON TOP ICE , SALAD 51.1*F STORED ON TOP ICE, CABBAGE 54.5*F IN CHU, BROCCOLI 73.0*F STORED AT ROOM TEMP.

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS; RAW OYSTER STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPAIR DAMAGED WIF DOOR

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

LABEL ALL

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD ONLY ON BUFFET LINES :MUST PROVIDE WORKING NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ICE, IF NEEDED.

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HANDWASHING

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

REPAIR /SEAL ALL

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED IN STANDING WATER

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS

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

PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING

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

PROVIDE FOR FOOD ITEMS AT BUFFET LINE

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CHICKEN 124*F ON BUFFET LINE

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPAIR ALL

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