RICE BISTRO LLC
3751 S. CLYDE MORRIS BLVD UNIT 2, Port Orange FL 32129 · 386-599-6425
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee adjusted fully cooked chicken on sheet pan with bare hands
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023026058 | Mar 30, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container used under drain line near 3 compartment sink eliminating required air gap. -employee removed container /dumped and cleaned blockage preventing drainage
Nonfood-grade surface used for food - direct contact with food. -paper bag used for contact with cooked food, provided information to operator about food grade materials available from suppliers -plastic shopping bag used for direct contact with cut leafy greens -employee removed and placed into containers/food grade packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork 45F inside plastic container stacked up well above recommended fill level inside pan contained reach in cooler, manager discarded -bean sprouts 47F inside top section of reach in cooler on cool line, product overloaded above fill line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cream cheese, stored in back cooler. Advised to date mark from when cream cheese was originally opened and product used and removed within 7 days of opening/preparation
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Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. -manager stated was bleach for floors
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -surface of plastic wrap container
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Equipment in poor repair. -some chipped/rusted/worm wire racks in storage areas -wood serving tray in disrepair
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back fire door self closer is broken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -some plastic containers across from woks are not inverted, top of pass through
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -white seasonings at cook line
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -tube of silicone stored on top of rice container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filling pots with water.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle has accumulation of food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. -interior of microwave heavily rusted/corroded.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -wire cart at cookline soiled with grease and food debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -self closer disconnected on back exterior door.
Stored food not covered. -open bags of rice in dry storage area.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -bowl/strainer collecting wastewater from drain pipe next to 3 compartment sink not allowing for 1 inch air gap.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee wiped down countertop prior to moving sheet pan of cooked chicken.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee adjusted fully cooked chicken on sheet pan with bare hands
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towels used touching shallots
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 63F, sitting out at station across from woo at room temperature exposure without time marking. Manager moved to walk in cooler, stated out for 2 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken broth 92F, sitting out next to woks exposed to room temperature for 1 hour per employee, advised to use time as public health control if temperatures are not maintained. Reheated to 165F
Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink/a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked shrimp inside back area inside of refrigerator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soup bowls used to dispense corn starch
Clean plates not separated from soiled plates and utensils at station above rice warmers.
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. -interior surface of microwave next to dish machine -aluminum can warped/bent for opened hoisin sauce. Manager placed into lexan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -grease dripping from ansul lines above cooking equiment
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -type K extinguisher on wall inside kitchen across from ice machine
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw beef stored over bottles/jugs inside cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -obstructed by stand holding tray
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soup container without handle resting inside corn starch
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -paper towel touching sprouts
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on shelf above chest freezer,
Equipment in poor repair. -interior surface of microwave next to dish machine
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mop left outside hanging on pipe
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink: raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken, operator reorganized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front counter area used to rinse server tray -handwash sink at entrance to cookline being used to store pots, employee removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front counter area, operator installed soap
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink, operator relocated thermometer closer to door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of dust
Food storage container cracked or broken. -raw shell eggs container in stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease and food debris on sides and between cooking equipment
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door closer on marked exit door in hallway is disconnected
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink: raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken, operator reorganized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front counter area used to rinse server tray -handwash sink at entrance to cookline being used to store pots, employee removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front counter area, operator installed soap
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all FRLA certificates expired as of 3/26/2024
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink, operator relocated thermometer closer to door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of dust
Food storage container cracked or broken. -raw shell eggs container in stainless steel double door reach-in cooler next to triple sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease and food debris on sides and between cooking equipment
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door closer on marked exit door in hallway is disconnected
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above TCS soup in 2 door stand up reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
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 over raw pork in white stand up reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at end of dishline blocked by plastic, operator removed plastic
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to fryers used to store pot, operator removed
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pan on shelf above triple sink, operator inverted
Covered waste receptacle not provided in right side unisex bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee coffee cup stored on shelf above prep table, operator relocated
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven door handle, operator relocated
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to fryer, operator installed waste receptacle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -hood filters above cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -door closer on marked exit door in hallway is disconnected
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. -wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.