Rice Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
47
Score
Rice Bowl has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Rice Bowl on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels in direct contact with misc herbs and lemons in walk-in-cooler. Discussed with operator.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat onions in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk in freezer-not all foods are commercially packaged.operator removed bag of onions in walk-in-cooler and rearranged foods in walk in freezer to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink in women's restroom not to have enough pressure with hot water to properly wash hands. Operator tried to turn water supply under sink higher but unable to change the low flow of hot water. Operator stated she will call to have serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to dishwashing machine. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense crunchies. Operator changed out bowl to cup with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under shelf next to fryer. Employee swept up dead roach and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line and walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
47
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken, cut lettuce (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Observed both foods stored above chill line of cooler. Operator placed deeper into pan and closed lid to chill foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White ce deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and wall behind fryer heavily soiled, accumulation of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Misc personal items and maintenance items stored in storage area and near water heater interferes with cleaning.
42-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill and fryers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Operator vacuum sealed cooked duck and placed in walk in freezer, no removing from package within 48 hours and without an approved HACCP plan **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not allowing mop to properly dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Oct 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 stored over raw beef in walk in freezer, also raw beef stored over raw fish in walk in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken kabobs stored above ready to eat vegetables in fridge on side of prep table.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose was connected to hand wash sink next to wok station. Operator removed hose assembly from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on prep table across from wok station soiled/ stained. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from wok station slightly soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used to dispense rice, sugar, and flour. Operator removed cups from foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups, bowls and container of utensils stored on shelf across from fryers not inverted/ protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original packaging stored on dry food storage shelf not identified. Operator labeled container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry food storage not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Also, two ceiling tiles in prep area next to triple sink not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Operator stated she has recently changed out many ceiling tiles and has more on order and expecting them very soon.
36-37-5
55
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee that was mixing raw chicken proceed to wash hands with just water at 3 compartment sink. Chef explained to employee where to wash hands and how to wash properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in flip top reach in cooler stored over ready to eat sauces. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked broccoli on flip top cooler at 70F. Employee stated broccoli was just steamed at 1pm and she placed in walk in cooler to cool down. Observed raw whipped eggs held in flip top cooler across from grill at 45F. Employee stated eggs just made at 12pm, placed ice bath under pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee mixing raw chicken together with bare hands. Spoke to chef and he intervened and had the employee wash hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink used for drinkable water for customers located in dining room soda station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from soup steam table. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple food training that has expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine next to Dish machine to be soiled on interior of unit. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table across from grill. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on food storage rack in back area across from food storage. Observed employee purse stored on top of single service items in service area next to register. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket to be torn located in middle of kitchen. Observed white stand alone cooler door gasket to be torn located in middle of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line to be soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket to be soiled. Observed hood filters over cook line grill to have a build up of heavy grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Employee placed towels in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at over 200ppm chlorine. Employee added water to sanitizer bucket and Retested to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white powder substance on shelf across from grill without a label. Employee stated was flour and placed a label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rice Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rice Bowl on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rice Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rice Bowl.
How does Rice Bowl compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Rice Bowl most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Rice Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rice Bowl have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rice Bowl means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Rice Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rice Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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