Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RICE KING

1225 45 ST #503 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436409
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725435
DBPR license6007687

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#1High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At Cookline; Employee handled raw beef then proceeded to handled clean utensils to serve meals without washing hands. Discussed with operator who then educated employee. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At Reach in Cooler below flip top; Cooked spaghetti stored below raw chicken held in flip top above. Cooler has no physical separation between top and bottom. Educated operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in freezer; Raw open beef over ready to eat vegetable wraps. Discussed with operator who then removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.At Reach in Cooler; sprouts (60F – Cold-Holding) Per operator Not prepared or portioned today Per operator stored for approximately an hour Advised operator who removed to move quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified food manager lacks knowledge of the six reportable food borne illnesses. Emailed Big 6 poster

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator did not provide any written procedure. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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.