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RICE HOUSE

14287 TAMIAMI TRL 7B, NORTH PORT, FL 34287

License #6804813

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Quick take

RICE HOUSE in NORTH PORT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.2 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 22 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 16 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on February 24, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 9 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
22
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright stainless steel reach in freezer door handles soiled with a green mold-like substance.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the phone.
  • [35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit screen door does not close.
  • [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single-service to go items stored on the floor in the storage room at the entrance to the kitchen.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in a back storage area.
  • [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of baby corn. The operator removed the can for return.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table. The employee properly stored the beverage.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee refill a water pitcher using the handwashing sink at the server station.
  • [33-38-4] No waste receptacle installed at handwash sinks provided with disposable towels.
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in cold standing water in the three compartment sink. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on a speed rack in the kitchen.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on the floor of the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken had been delivered within the hour.
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C record

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