The Flame Broiler the Rice Bowl King
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
The Flame Broiler The Rice Bowl King, located at 9711 Applecross Road 4 in Jacksonville, FL, had a low-risk inspection on 2025-12-01 with a score of 100 and no violations recorded. This most recent inspection contrasts with the facility's historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across its ten scored visits. The establishment serves Asian/Fusion cuisine.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sterno stored on shelf next to single use paper towels and over top of bag- in- box sodas.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler 2 large containers of cut cabbage temping cut cabbage (44F-46F - Cooling). Container lids sealed tightly, prepped 1/31, 2/2. Manager stated no temperatures were taken after prepping.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler near office area, raw beef in pan over top of cooked chicken. Manager switched them around. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 46F, reach in cooler drawer manager stated he pulling tofu from reach in cooler by office and put on line about 2 hours prior. Drawer opened during lunch. beef 44F on cart on the cook line, manager stated it had been out about 15 mins. He returned to drawer. chicken 64F. Per manager chicken had been out about an hour, he immediately reheated all chicken till it reached 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler 2 large containers of cut cabbage temping cut cabbage (44F-46F - Cooling). Container lids sealed tightly, prepped 1/31, 2/2. Manager stated no temperatures were taken after prepping.
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On dry storage shelf, employee phone and thermal drink container sitting next to single service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on rack by back door stacked before drying causing wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In shared dumpster space out side trash/ leaf build up on ground.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen have slightly build up of food debris. On both soda machine in lobby and at drive through, around drink nozzles have build up of mold-like substance. Mold-like substance in drain tray of soda machine in lobby.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler near office area, fans on ac inside have build up of dust on them. Cooler under grill has buildup inside under drawers.
22-16-4
39
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table near grill in kitchen, container of cut cabbage 62F. Cabbage removed from temperature control approximately one hour prior. Cabbage placed in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In small white storage area by drink dispenser in dining area, chafing fuel stored next to toothpicks and pepper packets. At front counter, spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored next to to go cups at front counter. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty does not have proof of certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple chemical cleaner stored on hand washing sink pipe across from grill. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near triple sink in kitchen has green bucket stored inside. Bucket removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in drive through area. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022. Manager showed copy (on phone) of current license. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black shoes stored next to to go containers on shelf in back kitchen. Shoes moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with water near mop sink. Mop removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in food storage area by drive through are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
43
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping pan of liquid in hand wash sink next to rice cookers on cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in container of water at 86F, water dumped out. Ladle in steam well at 88F, ladle removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside around nozzles of both soda machines and sauce dispensers next to drive through window and dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of large cooler under grill.
22-16-4
70
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil used for time/temperature controlled for safety foods not stored properly. Rice scoop with rice on scoop stored in empty container next to rice cookers on cook line, manager placed scoops in 135F water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Both sanitation bucket in kitchen are reading 0ppm, manager remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut cabbage (47F-52F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler by prep area, per manager they are not able to determine how long cabbage has been out of temperature.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (47F-52F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler by prep area, per manager they are not able to determine how long cabbage has been out of temperature.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two certifications missing exam date, manager wrote in dates. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles under front counter, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Establishment has small book that has initial cooking temperatures and final cold holding temperatures but no cooling temperatures
03C-96-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Both sanitation buckets in kitchen, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. In both sanitation buckets in kitchen, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over reach in coolers near drive through window. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
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