What is Rice Box Express's health inspection score?

Rice Box Express has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rice Box Express last inspected?

Rice Box Express was last inspected on November 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rice Box Express have?

Rice Box Express has 68 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rice Box Express safe to eat at?

Rice Box Express has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rice Box Express serve?

Rice Box Express serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rice Box Express

Name: Rice Box Express
Address: 102 S BELTLINE RD, Dallas, 75253
Rating: 58

102 S BELTLINE RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/17/2023

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American•Dallas

Ranked #666 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.6

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 60/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (58/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Sep

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
observed WIC without thermometer
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
clean RIC gaskets

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
OBSERVED STAFF HANDLING PEAS/CARROT WITH BARE HANDS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL BULK INGREDIENTS (FLOUR)
DAL-6*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
CLEAN VENT A HOOD FILTERS
DAL-7*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPAIR WALL BY SINGLE SERVICE CUPS
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
FOOD BUILD UP OBSERVED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM NOT ONSITE. ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:05.
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL FOOD STAFF MUST BE TRAINED.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
COOKED RTE FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, NOT DATE MARKED.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
GNATS OBSERVED AROUND FRONT HAND SINK. TREAT ESTABLISHMENT FOR GNATS.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING CUP ON FOOD PREP TABLES
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
CUTTING BOARDS AT MAKE TALES, FOOD PER AREAS OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS(FLOUR)
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER/AROUND FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FOOD BUILD UP OBSERVED ON EXTERIOR.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR WALL AT FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND HOT WATER HEATER.

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener observed with product buildup

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register food manager certificate with the City of Dallas
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove cardboard shelf liners from bottom shelves of prep tables
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Cook observed with employee beverage on top of RIF and cook line
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Seal hand sink to wa

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW SHRIMP: 87.2 F
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
KITCHEN COOKS WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-3*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
NO HOT WATER AT THE BACK HAND SINK ( IN KITCHEN )
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED ( RICE, FLOUR )
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-6*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREP TABLE ( NEXT TO RAW BEEF )
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN / REMOVE MOLD FROM THE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS VERY DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD ( NOT COVERED )
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
BROKEN WALL / FLOOR BOARD ( REPEAT VIOLATION )

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW SHRIMP: 63.3 F
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
ONE FOOD WORKER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN LID ON THE REACH IN COOLER ( PREP COOLER)
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
SOILED AND SATURATED FLOORS DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
BROKEN / FLOOR WALL BOARD

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
TWO SEVERELY DENTED CANS REMOVED FROM SHELVES

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
IMPROPER THAW OF FROZEN RAW CHICKEN
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN AND REMOVE MOLD FROM THE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ( VENT HOOD )
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAMAGED FLOOR / WALL TILE
DAL-9*32 Damaged Equipment−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW SHRIMP 75.6 F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
VERY SOILED FLOORS AND HAND SINK FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
ONE WORKER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
RAW MEAT RESTING IN A SINK ( NOT UNDER RUNNING WATER )

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( CORN STARCH )
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
GLOVES RESTING INSIDE THE FRONT KITCHEN HAND SINK
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUST ACCUMULATION ( FAN COVERS ) WALK IN COOLER
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ADJUST CEILING TO ALLOT FOR GAP SPACE NEAR THE MOP SINK

Base deductions−17 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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