What is Rice Bowl Express's health inspection score?

Rice Bowl Express has a SafeDine safety score of 39 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 February 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rice Bowl Express have?

Rice Bowl Express has 63 total violations across 3 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 39/100, 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: 5542 MAPLE AVE #C, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 39

5542 MAPLE AVE #C, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/8/2024

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American•Love Field

Ranked #355 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Feb 8, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 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

5542 MAPLE AVE #C, Dallas, TX 75235

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Aug 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw chicken over sauces in RIC
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed leak under 3-comp sink

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide Food Manager during all hours of operation
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gaskets on WIC and peeling can opener blade
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
thaw raw chicken under running water
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use scoops w/ handles and keep upright in bins
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty RIC/WIC gaskets, exterior of equipment
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
in restroom

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed egg yolk @ 59.4 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed soiled can opener blade

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Replace/repair broken thermometer in RIC
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair RIC handle and RIF torn gasket
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dirty/moldy WIC ceiling and A/C vents
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shield for light under venthood
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak under 3-comp sink and on utility sink faucet
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
Observed water hose not protected by backflow prevention device.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Observed missing light shield in prep area.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can-opener blade.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site.
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Food items held longer than 24 hrs must be datemarked for no more than 7 days.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floor in dry storage area.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Need a sign about the inspection report.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 78

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed shrimp 70 degrees F, chicken 60 degrees F
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed sanitizer bucket 10 ppm Cl
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil−5
Observed not washing hands after handling items in 3-comp sink
DAL-4*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed improper date marking
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Observed no thermometer in RIC
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed hose in hand sink, rinsing knife in hand sink
DAL-8*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed using towel as non-slip mat, old cardboard under food container on prep table
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed utensils in standing ambient temperature water
DAL-10*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
Observed food handler certificates not on site

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

4 Med1 Basic

5 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed debris in tofu and raw fish
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw fish over RTE food
DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed sanitizer buckets 10 ppm Cl
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed utensils in ambient temperature standing water

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Cool food in small portions on ice and lightly cover

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed dented cans
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label spray bottle

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath−2
Observed chicken cooling in large portion at ambient temperature
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed damaged RIC handle and gasket, damaged plastic container.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
black debris observed inside sugar
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean inside sugar container (observed substance on inside wall). Clean inside microwave.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label sanitizer bucket and spray bottles.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Keep sanitizer bucket off floor.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed soy sauce stored on floor.
DAL-6*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration−2
Observed meat thawing at room temperature. Thaw under cool running water or under refrigeration.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk food containers.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean outside of bulk containers.
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash for feminine hygiene products.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine exposure time table−5
CHLORINE SANITIZER BUCKETS OBSERVED AT 10 PPM MAINTAIN B/W 50-100 PPM
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP TABLE OBSERVED BLANKET STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELF
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
ICE SCOOP OBSERVED STORED LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. STORE IN SCOOP HOLDER PROVIDED
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
PATCH HOLES IN WALL WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
HANG MOP OR STORE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED STORED IN MOP BUCKET

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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