RICE BOX EXPRESS

Name: RICE BOX EXPRESS
Address: 1780 N HONORE AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34235, US
Rating: 81.8

1780 N HONORE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34235

License #6803592

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81.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RICE BOX EXPRESS in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 11 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 24, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 0 major, and 4 minor.

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[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All handles on the reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled. Dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in the middle section of the kitchen broken.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water in the kitchen. Owner removed the scoop to be sanitized.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container dishwasher sanitizer stored next to a container of duck sauce in the kitchen. Employee removed the sanitizer.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of water chestnuts dented at the seams. Owner placed the cans aside for a refund.

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