What is Rice Bowl Express's health inspection score?

Rice Bowl Express has a SafeDine safety score of 26 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rice Bowl Express last inspected?

Rice Bowl Express was last inspected on December 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rice Bowl Express have?

Rice Bowl Express has 115 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rice Bowl Express safe to eat at?

Rice Bowl Express has a safety score of 26/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rice Bowl Express serve?

Rice Bowl Express serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rice Bowl Express

Name: Rice Bowl Express
Address: 8306 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 26

8306 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/11/2023

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0Poor

American•Pleasant Grove

Ranked #333 of 371 in Pleasant GroveBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

11.5

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-74

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

8306 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in wic
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean food storage containers

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor
DAL-2*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace damaged/chipped food storage containers
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
store personal drinks in designated area
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
store rice spatula in hot water 135 degrees f or above
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance door
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers

Base deductions−33 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for sanitizer bucket
DAL-10*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw fish and chicken stored above rte food

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
open personal drink stored on prep tables
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, gaskets
DAL-5*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves in wic
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
utensils in hand sink
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-9*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager on duty must be register with the City of Dallas
DAL-12*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies

Base deductions−30 pts

Dec 22

Follow-up InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food (cooked food in walk in cooler)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace or repair rusty shelves in walk in cooler
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed cloth under cutting board
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean cooler inside
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
working on rfsm certificate
DAL-9*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap on doors (entrance and back doors)
DAL-12*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor

Base deductions−30 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 66

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
need grease trap ticket
DAL-12*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above soy sauce in wic
DAL-13*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine and food storage containers
DAL-15*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water−5
improper washing hand procedures

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
no paper towels in the back hand sink
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-4*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
missing thermometer in cooler
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
employee must cover facial hair/beard
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need rfsm certificate
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
provide original lid for containers
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
can not have knives between the wall and 3 compartment sinks
DAL-11*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide trash can by the hand sink
DAL-14*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
can not have wiping cloth under cutting boards

Base deductions−45 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above sauce in reach in cooler

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
close door-check selfclosing device
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground
DAL-6* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
new manager-obtain rfsm certificate with in 45 days
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, shelves next to vent a hood system
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food containers lids
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop foods
DAL-10*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles and sanitizer bucket
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves in walk in cooler
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food storage container lids
DAL-5* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
new manager-provide rfsm certificate
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees need to obtain food handler cards
DAL-9*31 No soap at handsink−2
missing soap
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean food storage containers

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food container lids
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed employee washed utensil in hand sink
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at back door
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide in restroom
DAL-11*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean 3 com sink before you use same sink as prep sink
DAL-11*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
renew rfsm certificate within 15 days
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-5*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
all employees need to have food handler card
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-7*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
clean soda nozzles
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, gaskets, cooler inside
DAL-10*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
replace rusty shelves

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean food storage containers, ice machine
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
egg yolk 67 degrees f
DAL-8*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
all employees need obtain food handler cards
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, cooler
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager not on site
DAL-11*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−24 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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