Fried Rice Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Fried Rice Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Pompano Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) on cook line per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone then then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed green onions and oranges. Operator stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 5 gallon plastic lid stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. No battery in thermometer. **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense rice and sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in rear kitchen. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of rice handle in contact with rice Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 78F on counter next to rice cooker. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp 38F stored in stagnant water at three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
37
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Rice 92F-102F @ 2:50 cooling since 1:50 rechecked 92F-100F at this rate rice will not not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees. Operator placed rice in walk-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dice pork stored in contact with a smile face to go bags in reach in freezer chest.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced beef (62F - Cold Holding) defrosted in three compartment sink not portion of prep today Per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries were dead
05-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Above rice cooker.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container containers of sauce and bean spouts stored in contact with the floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 81F back prep table.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef 62F thawing in stagnant water at three compartment sink Operator placed in walk-in cooler
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand washing sink and rice cooker prep table and cool line **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a box of cooked tempura chicken in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line flip top cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on preparation table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind freezer chests
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and cooking oil stored in contact with the floor. Plastic 2 liter soda bottles and bottle water stored on the floor in storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by rice cooker and hand washing sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
50
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked rice in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of cooking oil and soy sauce and bags of rice stored on the floor in kitchen. Observed box of chicken and whole cabbage on the floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by rice cooker.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ob corn on the cob in contact with a non food grade bag a thank you T-shirt bag
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings over box of cabbage in walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over potatoes in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over boxes of raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil (84F - Cold Holding) on cook line per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board at prep area
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor at front counter Box of cabbage stored on walk-in cooler floor Plastic containers of soy sauce on kitchen floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table
12B-07-4
39
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Dec 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork egg rolls @40F not covered in Walk-in Cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023.
50-17-3
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth throughout not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken tempura @40F not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Expired date on food manager certification since 6-1-2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired as of 6-24-2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed reach-in cooler cooked chicken wings cold holding with no cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout with no sanitizer bucket set up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensil stored in water @77F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
70
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded-salmon. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Parasite destruction form not provided. Operator may not sell salmon raw or undercooked. **Admin Complaint**
01D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and rice stored on floor of walk in cooler. Soy sauce buckets stored on floor throughout the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fried Rice Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fried Rice Kitchen on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fried Rice Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fried Rice Kitchen.
How does Fried Rice Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Fried Rice Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Fried Rice Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fried Rice Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fried Rice Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fried Rice Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fried Rice Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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