Rice Garden

4016 W CAMP WISDOM RD, Dallas, TX 75237 · Dallas County

146cited violations

38serious tier

13inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	20	4
2022	2	19	3
2021	1	11	3
2020	1	10	3
2019	2	17	2
2018	2	22	8
2017	3	47	15

Inspections

Oct 12, 2023 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  observed chicken wing at 125.9f, egg roll at 122.8f. use heat lamp to maintain hot hold temperatures for fried food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  observed black residue in ice machine, clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer in RIC and RIF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace heavily damaged containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food containers off floor (WIF)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  thaw food under running water
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  store utensils on clean surface.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, clean fans of wic, clean grease build up on vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide light shield
Mar 6, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON INSIDE SHOOT OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  OBSERVED WET CLOTHS NOT STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE IN SANITIZE BUCKETS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, DAMAGES/MISSING CEILING TILES, DAMAGED CORNER BEADS. REPAIR.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  OBSERVED RIBS AT 127.2F. MOVE TO WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS OF FOOD CONTAINERS, REPLACE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, STORE 6" MINIMUM OFF FLOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  HEAVY GRIME/FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINER WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE NOT LABELED. LABEL.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOODS, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FRYERS, CLEAN.
Oct 5, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON METAL SURFACE LOCATED NEXT TO NOZZLES OF ICE CREAM MACHINES, CLEAN.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON ICE SHOOT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
  
  OBSERVED GREASE OVERFLOW COMING FROM GREASE CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM, REMOVED DEAD PEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED: SOIL BUILD UP ON ALL WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER, GREASE BUILD UP ON PIPES,
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BACK STORAGE ROOM .
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD RACKS, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN IN MENS RESTROOM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  OBSERVED HOME USED PESTICIDE IN STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS MUST BE OBTAINED BY ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
Feb 9, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  mixed seafood platter observed at 44.1F. apply more ice surrounding the containers and place containers more into ice not lay on top of ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  observed grime build up on lid of white rice cooker, clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  observed food debris behind and underneath equipment, dust build up on walls and ceiling of walk in cooler, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed damaged door frame next to hand sink in kitchen, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed food debris build up on floors, remove harboring condition.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  sweat tea container left uncovered.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  employees working in kitchen do not have texas food handler cards, provide.
Mar 31, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken wing 123.4F, corn 128.4F, egg roll 125.9F. fried food on buffet line are all under temperature. food was rapidly reheated.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  heavy grime build up on ceiling of ice machine observed, clean as soon as possible.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  chemicals in non original container not labeled. label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  observed grease on vent hood, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening
  
  large containers have build up of grime, clean all lids of food containers(sugar, flour, msg)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors, heavy grime build up underneath shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  observed build up of grease on pipes, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  grease on pipes, food debris on floor. remove harboring conditions.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  observed damaged cove base, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  tea and food in walk in cooler were observed uncovered. cover to prevent potential contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  deviled eggs and jello were observed with no date marked. PIC did not know when they were made. date mark food.
Jan 28, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  sushis at 58.4F. destroy.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  teriyaki chicken at 110.5F, buffalo wing at 110.8F and 124F, chicken nuggets at 126.7F. Steamed Fish at 97.4F. all food have been out for only 30 minutes per RFSM. All food off temperature were reheated to 165F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  grime build up in ice bin. clean and sanitize ice bin.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  leak coming from roof causing holes on ceiling tiles. repair broken wall base.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label squeeze bottles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer in good condition or discarded
  
  walk in cooler thermometer reading 28F, actual temperature is 37.8F. Replace with working thermometer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  grime build up on pipes and on red cylinders.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  hot hold equipment observed at 121F. Repair must hold hot food at 135F or above.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet cloths on food contact surfaces. place cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease build up on vent hood.
Jul 29, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Provide a bodily fluid spill kit.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign that is visible to customers that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  boiled fish @ 119F. Chicken wing @ 119.4F. Sausage @ 121.4F.Chicken on stick @ 109F. Reheat all food that is in serving line. Increase heat of steam bath.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Using bowl as a scoop. Utensil must be handled and handle must be kept upright and not touching food,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors of storage room. Clean dust off fan of walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  store knife in between shelves and wall.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  grey containers of food on floor of walk in freezer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Provide paper towels at all hand stations. COS
Jan 8, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer in good condition or discarded
  
  thermometer in prep cooler non fucntional, replace.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  broken floor tiles in walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food container on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean frp walls and lids of containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  grill and fry station has heavy grease.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer in reach in freezer located in back area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  cloth underneath cutting board.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  remove traps with dead pest in storage room.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  buffalo wing at 115F, to many wings in small shallow bowl is not able to maintain temperatures. reduce amount of chicken wings
Jul 2, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Prep cooler still not functioning maintinaing at 44.2F. 2nd warning.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  temperature of food in prep cooler not at 41F or below.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Still need to work on date marking food in walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Cover food in walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  knifes stored in between frp and shelves.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Need working thermometer in prep cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Cloth that are in use must be store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Food on serving line not at hot temperature.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Chlorine sanitizer bucket to strong at 200PPM +. Needs to be between 50-100 PPM.
May 29, 2018 Routine Score 74
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Food boxes on floor in WIF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark all RTE food in WIC. Many foods missing date mark. 1st warning, next visit food that is not labeled will be discarded.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak coming from a/c unit in wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label bottles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  thoroughly clean utensils before restocking
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RIC not holding cold hold temperatures. 1st warning
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
  
  Nonworking thermometer in prep ric
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  Clean grease
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Pork out at RT.1st warning
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Above concentration, needs to be 50-100 PPM for bucket.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Cold Hold at 47.2F, need to be at 41 or below fix prep reach in cooler(RIC).
Nov 10, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
  
  can opener blade with food particles must be washed and sanitized
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
  
  3 cs sink hot water faucet leaks must be fixed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  no SOP for body fluids spills must provide a SOP for body spills
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  food items missing dates/ labels, must be mark dated / labeled
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  no thermometers on URC kitchen must provide thermometer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
  
  back door opened must be closed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food items stored on floor kitchen and WIF must be stored 6 inches above floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  knives stored on wall /sink must be stored properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  hood filters missing and with build up hood filters must be placed back must be washed cleaned and sanitized
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  holes cracks must be sealed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food identity and accurate representation
  
  missing labels
May 25, 2017 Follow-up Score 63
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEMS STORED IN 3 COMP SINK AND HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD ;REMOVE FOIL LINING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  PINEAPPLE STATE REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  PROVIDE FIR CONDIMENT ON BUFFET LINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  LABEL 3 COMP SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Specifications for Receiving temperature at 41øF or less
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  FAILURE TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN LL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  PROVIDE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CHICKEN 54*F, SHRIMP 51.9*F, MELON ON ICE 51*F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  RIBS IN HHU 127.7*F, COOKED CHICKEN ON WOK 74.2*F, EGG ROLLS 111.5*F , CHICKEN NUGGETS 91.0*F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
Mar 20, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CANTALOUPE 60.5*F, PINEAPPLE 58.2*F STORED ON TOP ICE , SALAD 51.1*F STORED ON TOP ICE, CABBAGE 54.5*F IN CHU, BROCCOLI 73.0*F STORED AT ROOM TEMP.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS; RAW OYSTER STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR DAMAGED WIF DOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  LABEL ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD ONLY ON BUFFET LINES :MUST PROVIDE WORKING NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ICE, IF NEEDED.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  LACK OF HANDWASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  REPAIR /SEAL ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  REMOVE ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED IN STANDING WATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  PROVIDE FOR FOOD ITEMS AT BUFFET LINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHICKEN 124*F ON BUFFET LINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  REPAIR ALL

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.