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RICE BISTRO LLC

3751 S. CLYDE MORRIS BLVD UNIT 2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10751304

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soup bowls used to dispense corn starch
  • 24-03-4:Basic - Clean plates not separated from soiled plates and utensils at station above rice warmers.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -interior surface of microwave next to dish machine -aluminum can warped/bent for opened hoisin sauce. Manager placed into lexan
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -grease dripping from ansul lines above cooking equiment
  • 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -bowl/strainer collecting wastewater from drain pipe next to 3 compartment sink not allowing for 1 inch air gap.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee wiped down countertop prior to moving sheet pan of cooked chicken.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee adjusted fully cooked chicken on sheet pan with bare hands
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towels used touching shallots
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 63F, sitting out at station across from woo at room temperature exposure without time marking. Manager moved to walk in cooler, stated out for 2 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken broth 92F, sitting out next to woks exposed to room temperature for 1 hour per employee, advised to use time as public health control if temperatures are not maintained. Reheated to 165F Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink/a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked shrimp inside back area inside of refrigerator
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -type K extinguisher on wall inside kitchen across from ice machine

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786866

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soup container without handle resting inside corn starch
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -paper towel touching sprouts Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on shelf above chest freezer,
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -interior surface of microwave next to dish machine
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mop left outside hanging on pipe Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw beef stored over bottles/jugs inside cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -obstructed by stand holding tray Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8641581

  • 05-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink, operator relocated thermometer closer to door Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. -raw shell eggs container in stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease and food debris on sides and between cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door closer on marked exit door in hallway is disconnected Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink: raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front counter area used to rinse server tray -handwash sink at entrance to cookline being used to store pots, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front counter area, operator installed soap Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562786

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink, operator relocated thermometer closer to door Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of dust
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. -raw shell eggs container in stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease and food debris on sides and between cooking equipment
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door closer on marked exit door in hallway is disconnected Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink: raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front counter area used to rinse server tray -handwash sink at entrance to cookline being used to store pots, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front counter area, operator installed soap Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all FRLA certificates expired as of 3/26/2024 Warning

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385662

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pan on shelf above triple sink, operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in right side unisex bathroom.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee coffee cup stored on shelf above prep table, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven door handle, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to fryer, operator installed waste receptacle Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -hood filters above cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -door closer on marked exit door in hallway is disconnected
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. -wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above TCS soup in 2 door stand up reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw pork in white stand up reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at end of dishline blocked by plastic, operator removed plastic Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to fryers used to store pot, operator removed Corrected On-Site