RICE N ROLL
19243 N DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz FL 33548 · 813-949-2155
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on table top by rice warmer. 2 live roaches under rice cooking pot table. 3 live roaches underneath cooks Line hot pot area.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025011181 | Feb 6, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shrimp in walk in cooler, operator removed the chicken to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried chicken (61F-cold holding ); cooked pork egg roll (60F-cold holding) in vertical reach in cooler with glass door in kitchen. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken (61F-cold holding ); cooked pork egg roll (60F-cold holding) in vertical reach in cooler with glass door in kitchen. See stop sales.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork egg roll no date marked over 24 hours in walk in cooler Raw turn and raw salmon using for sushi items no date marked over 24 hours in reach in cooler in sushi bar.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle and microwave door handle soiled and grease buildup heavily.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rice warmer interior soiled and grease buildup heavily. Microwave interior soiled and grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris. Ice machine bin interior soiled and pink mold like substance buildup
Stored food not covered. Cooked veggie roll not covered in walk in cooler
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Cook plates egg rolls with bare hand than served to customer discussed with manager
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired 6-22-25 Florida Restaurant and lodging association observed 1 active employee training in date.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler multiple containers of cook chicken
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken Raw pork over dumpling warps. Raw beef above fish in reach in freezer Operator moved all to proper space
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of pink and tan mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine drop plate,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant Foods (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding) at soup station, removed from refrigeration at 11:30, pork discarded both, will add to time control plan.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broccoli in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel and hand washing sign on hand wash sink in cook line door soild
Accumulation of pink and tan mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine drop plate, see stop sale water dripping from pink substance onto ice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer on cook line, door microwave on cook line Hand wash sink handles Gaskets of coolers on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tiles water damaged in kitchen and prep room
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on prep line floor. Operator removed and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On multiple tables in prep and cook areas, operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and glass on prep table Employee wallet, glass on top clean dish rack in cooking line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under fryers. Fan guards in walk in cooler soils
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer on cook line, door microwave on cook line Hand wash sink handles Gaskets of coolers on cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg tray reused on dish shelf, operator discarded
Stored food not covered. Sugar and flours not covered at kitchen prep area Operator covered all.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Shopping cart, equipment in front of back door. Discussed with manager
Feb 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on table top by rice warmer. 2 live roaches under rice cooking pot table. 3 live roaches underneath cooks Line hot pot area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser by three compartment sink
Dead roaches on premises. 40 dead roaches stuck to under lining of the prep table by rice cooking pots. 21 dead roaches underneath cooks line stove.
Feb 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soy sauce buckets in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on table top by rice warmer. 2 live roaches under rice cooking pot table. 3 live roaches underneath cooks Line hot pot area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing hands three compartment sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser by three compartment sink
Dead roaches on premises. 40 dead roaches stuck to under lining of the prep table by rice cooking pots. 21 dead roaches underneath cooks line stove.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line floor soiled behind cooks line
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024, license renewed during inspection. Confirmation number 238832504
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel in hand sink at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature, employee placed under cold running water.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Employee eating food at prep table than went to reach in cooler to grab restaurant food for prep. Discussed the importance of hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over duck sauce walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs on counter 74 f
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken egg rolls cook shrimp reach in glass cooler
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door handle broken on cooks line by dish washer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chicken on sticks cooking oven on cooks line.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White sushi rice 82 f discussed with manager time as public health
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.