RICE HOUSE
14287 TAMIAMI TRL 7B · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of baby corn. The operator removed the can for return. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment without washing hands. Observed an employee handle a bag of raw chicken then handle a clean knife handle without washing hands Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade to go bag used to store egg rolls and dumplings in the upright stainless steel reach in freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodle in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee refill a water pitcher using the handwashing sink at the server station.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in a back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright stainless steel reach in freezer door handles soiled with a green mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table. The employee properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on the floor of the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken had been delivered within the hour. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sinks provided with disposable towels.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler shelves soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit screen door does not close.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single-service to go items stored on the floor in the storage room at the entrance to the kitchen.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in cold standing water in the three compartment sink. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on a speed rack in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:11 PM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.