FLAME BROILER THE RICE BOWL KING
9711 APPLECROSS ROAD 4, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904-683-8441
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in lobby by front door.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding)in far right reach-in cooler behind front counter. Inspector found door was partially open. Per manager, both meats placed in the cooler two hours prior. Manager heated chicken to 168F and cooked beef to 175F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle dispensing areas on lobby condiment/sauce containers have dried food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at mop sink.
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Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen and prep area with dust/debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage observed on the ground around dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of hood filter system has grease build up. Underplating around nozzles on drive-thru soda machine are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Right reach-in cooler by office has accumulation of raw chicken liquid on bottom of the cooler.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On table at end of cook line, pan of cut cabbage that is held on time not time marked. Operator stated he put pan of cut cabbage out at 11 am and put time on pan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of hot sauce containers in lobby soiled with build up of dried food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles of clear liquid hanging up near mop sink not labeled. Operator put labels on bottles. Also, on shelf under front counter, spray bottle of yellowish liquid not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler on cook line. Also, observed 1 dead roach behind video camera tv on floor. Operator cleaned up dead roaches and discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on table in drive through around next to single service cups and hot sauce dispenser. Employee removed drink and stored correctly.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bag- in- box soda rack soiled with food debris. Also, floor under table on cook line with rice cookers soiled with food debris. Also, floor under prep/3 compartment sink soiled with debris. Also, floor under reach in coolers across from dry good storage soiled with food debris. Also, floor under register in drive through area soiled with food debris. Also, multiple ceiling vents soiled with dust/mold-like substance. Also, multiple ceiling tiles stained in ladies restroom.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On ground around shared dumpster out back of establishment, trash on ground.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill on cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled. Also, fan covers in all reach in coolers soiled with dust build up. Also, portable fan on floor near front counter soiled with dust build up.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In pan on cook line, multiple avocados in use with stickers still on outer skin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of both reach in coolers on cook line soiled with mold-like substance/food debris. Also, middle reach in cooler in little hallway soiled with food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in prep sink, thawing out with no running water. Operator removed chicken from sink, put in pans and put into reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at cook line and drive through area, Sanitizer Bucket x2 (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer buckets and rechecked at 150ppm.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in lobby by front door.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, pan of raw beef stored on top of pan of cooked chicken. Manager moved raw beef pan under cooked chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink in dish area. Manager refilled paper towels.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On shared dumpster out back of establishment, garbage on ground around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, table under grill soiled with debris and food build up. Also, on soda machine in drive through and lobby around soda nozzles soiled. Also, fan on floor at end of cook line has dust build up.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado on top of reach in cooler on cook line in use with stickers still on them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, interior of reach in cooler not in use soiled with food debris. Also, stand up reach in coolers across from dry storage soiled with food debris at bottom.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In reach in coolers by manager desk and across from dry storage fan covers have build up of dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On bottom shelf of table next to soda machine in drive through area, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Manager discarded wiping cloth.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sterno stored on shelf next to single use paper towels and over top of bag- in- box sodas.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on rack by back door stacked before drying causing wet nesting.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In shared dumpster space out side trash/ leaf build up on ground.
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.
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.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Sitting on ground below rice cooker, home defense. Upon asking, employee stated it's sprayed at door line inside establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon arrival, observed employee washing dish in hand wash sink. Inspector coached employee on washing dishes in designated triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sitting at spray bottle rack by triple sink, unlabeled spray bottle. Employee unsure what was inside spray bottle.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above drive through window acoustic tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen have dust build up.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. One container above triple sink is melted on handle.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall next to mop sink has build up. Ceiling above single service storage rack in kitchen has dust build up. Wall above drive through window soiled. Floor under flat top stove has grease build up. Build up under in box soda dispenser by back door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in 82F standing water. Employee discarded water and added new hot water 157F.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife tip broken at knife rack by triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink not in use not stored to dry. Employee lifted mop sink out of soiled water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm, remade 150ppm).
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near triple sink in kitchen has green bucket stored inside. Bucket removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty does not have proof of certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple chemical cleaner stored on hand washing sink pipe across from grill. Bottle labeled.
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.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in drive through area. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022. Manager showed copy (on phone) of current license.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with water near mop sink. Mop removed.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Container of cut cabbage stored by grill in kitchen. Cabbage removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Cabbage marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing purple chemical cleaner stored on shelf below prep table across from grill next to clean pans. Soap stored with salt packets on shelf across from reach in coolers near drive through. Chemicals moved and stored correctly.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink in kitchen blocked by chair. Chair moved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple chemical cleaner stored on shelf below prep table across from grill next to clean pans. Bottle labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in small area by drive through are not sealed/painted. Area has two reach in coolers and dry food items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under triple sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill in kitchen. Area under grill in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken sitting in triple sink in kitchen. Manager ran water over chicken.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping pan of liquid in hand wash sink next to rice cookers on cook line.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station by triple sink.
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.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of large cooler under grill.
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