Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RICE BOX EXPRESS

1780 N HONORE AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34235

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3403924
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8543470
DBPR license6803592

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over unwashed cucumbers in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the cucumbers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the beef below the sauces. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water. Owner removed the scoop to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all the preparation tables in the kitchen soiled.

#3Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered rice noodles stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the noodles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.