RICE HOUSE
14287 TAMIAMI TRL 7B, North Port FL 34287 · 941-429-5377
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024017508 | Feb 9, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2020005734 | Jan 27, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cooling); cooked noodles (48F - Cooling) in the single-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the above foods.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cooling); cooked noodles (48F - Cooling) in the single-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the above foods.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee breaking down cardboard boxes outside of the rear exit then return to work and handle clean dishware without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee use a knife to break down cardboard boxes then put the knife away without cleaning and sanitizing. The operator properly sanitized the knife.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used to line sheet pans to cool cooked egg rolls.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic bags used to store and in direct contact with cooked pork and egg rolls in the reach in freezer and the stand up freezer near the mop sink.
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. Observed raw shell eggs and cooked chicken held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the above foods have been out for 2 hours. The operator placed time marks on the above foods.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees wash hands in the three compartment sink. The employees were redirected to rewash hands in the hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife stored in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the knife from the handwashing sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed an accumulation of food debris on the reach in freezer door handles. Observed an accumulation of food debris on the walk in cooler door handle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
Ice buildup in the reach-in chest freezer.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of single-service items stored on the floor of the storage room.
The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water. The operator turned on cold running water for proper thawing.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of baby corn. The operator removed the can for return.
Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment without washing hands. Observed an employee handle a bag of raw chicken then handle a clean knife handle without washing hands Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade to go bag used to store egg rolls and dumplings in the upright stainless steel reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodle in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee refill a water pitcher using the handwashing sink at the server station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in a back storage area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright stainless steel reach in freezer door handles soiled with a green mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table. The employee properly stored the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on the floor of the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken had been delivered within the hour.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sinks provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler shelves soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit screen door does not close.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single-service to go items stored on the floor in the storage room at the entrance to the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in cold standing water in the three compartment sink. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on a speed rack in the kitchen.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee moving food in walk in cooler (located outside), then go back to the line, to continue to cook without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish (unwrapped) in reach in chest freezer stored in togo bags.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in reach in cooler with out date marking of when it was opened.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed walk in cooler with water dripping from ceiling seam into a 5 gallon bucket. Also, cooler door doesn't seal properly has exposed gaps in lower left hand corner and upper right hand corner.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, prepped chicken without date marking of. Observed operator date marking chicken.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with black mold like substance on inside. Observed operator cleaning inside of ice machine properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic quart container without handle being used as a scoop. Observed operator remove container and throw away.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on back sides of handles on reach in coolers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork marinating in containers stored on floor under produce, in walk in cooler. Observed operator cleaning moving product to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on reach in coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers on cook line stored face up. Observed operator storing containers face down.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork marinating without lids on containers. Observed operator covering pork.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on make line soiled with food stains and
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler without date marked on it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin a pot without handle on it, being used as a scoop. Observed operator voluntarily remove pot.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen in all reach in coolers and freezers, food debris build up on back sides of handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at make table, grooved cutting boards.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen in all reach in coolers and freezers, soiled gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on line, Togo containers not inverted properly. Observed operator inverting.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in stand up freezer, 2 egg rolls sitting on shelf not protected. Observed operator voluntarily dis guard egg rolls.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezers, non food grade bags being use to store food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled with black like mold substance on them.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at back hand washing sink by back door.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a young girl walking freely through out kitchen during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic Togo container in bin next to front hand sink in kitchen inside a tub being used as a scoop. Observed cook removing container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen on reach in coolers, door handles soiled with food debris build up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cooks cigarettes on shelf next to food containers and above food prep/ cook line in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed food debris and mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets throughout kitchen on reach in cooler doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler to the immediate right when walking into kitchen with food debris splashed all over inside of door on left.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on line in kitchen stored with open end up. Observed cook inverting.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in coolers with debris on inside of handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers with food debris on the gaskets.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed wontons set up to be made on table in dining room not protected from customers or environmental contamination. Operator just set up to prep. Educated operator on why this process can not be done in diningroom. Operator removed set up of prep items and put in kitchen for prepping.
Feb 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1156 N WASHINGTON BLVD STE C, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the reach in freezer next to the cook line soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following items on shelf next to hand sink in kitchen. All dented and blown. Observed Operator removing all cans and placing in locked room for return to vendor. Bamboo Shoot Slices #10-8, Tomato Ketchup #10-4, Bamboo Shoots #10-6, AppleSauce #10-5, Baby Corn Cut #10-1, Oyster Sauce #5-6, Hoisin Sauce #5-5, Gold Label Soy Sauce #5-5, Ground Bean Sauce #5-2, Double Black Soy Sauce #5-6.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags with food stored in them in stand up reach in freezer across from mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Shell on Eggs stored above peeled and cut onions. Observed operator removing said eggs to bottom shelf of walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance through out kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on premise.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic quart container inside a bag of rice used for scooping in Server Area. Observed operator remove and throw away container into trash can.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in server station and throughout kitchen, to go containers not stored inverted. Observed operator turning to go containers over to the correct way of storing product.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1156 N WASHINGTON BLVD STE C, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over bread in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Owner removed the sausage.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the back kitchen area.
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.