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RICE BOWL EXPRESS

3926 S Polk St, Dallas, TX, 75224

Score 81

Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 100–80: Meets Consumer Health Division standards.

Most recent inspection

Date
February 9, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 81
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
12
Jurisdiction
Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX

Violations (12)

  • 1

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    2-102.11 Asked the manager knowledge of proper temperature to store foods at, he was not knowledgeable.

  • 2

    Certified Food Protection Manager and Food Handler Certification

    228.31(d) Observed all food handlers certificates of employees expired.

  • 15

    Food separated and protected

    3-302.11(A)(1)(a) Observed raw fish stored on shelf above mangoes

  • 22

    Proper cold holding temperatures

    3-501.16(A)(2) Observed shrimp being stored at 49f degrees in walk in cooler. COS watched employees move items to walk in freezer and working reach in cooler.

  • 36

    Thermometers provided and accurate

    4-204.112(A) Observed no glass thermometer in reach in cooler or walk in cooler and freezer

  • 38

    Insects, rodents, and animals not Present

    6-202.15(A) Observed gap under back door and front door.

  • 43

    In-use utensils; properly stored

    3-304.12 Observed knives stored in between reach in coolers on food prep tables where dirt is accumulating.

  • 45

    Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

    4-502.12 Observed styrofoam cups being used as scoop in dry storage container in back.

  • 47

    Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    4-502.11(A) Observed walk in cooler measuring 49f degrees. Reach in cooler in kitchen is measuring 68f degrees. Food moved to working containers. Repair both equipment as soon as possible.

  • 48

    Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

    4-302.14 Observed no chlorine test strips provided on site

  • 49

    Non-food-contact surfaces clean

    4-602.13 Clean gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen.

  • 51

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    5-202.13 Observed no air gap from pipe to drain under vent hood area.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.