Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Sunny Isles Beach facility scores 74, putting Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers in sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Observed brown Nonfood-grade bags used to line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense vegetables.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Observed shelves under counter soiled with buildup food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed various cases of stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
47
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed various Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Observed brown non grade bags lining bottom of reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Floors in walk in freezer soiled and not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed sheets of insulation lining shelves in dry storage area. Advised that this practice may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Raw tuna was located on prep table in sushi area.
06-01-5
41
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Floors in walk in freezer not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce stored in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor.
25-05-4
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of cut vegetables and raw fish. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior of backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in kitchen area. Manager moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
55
Feb 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee drinks and food stored in ice used for customer food. Manager removed and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a bowl of cut leafy greens.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice stored without time marking. As per chef rice had only been out for about 1 hour. Manager added time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine used to dump ice inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors in walk in freezer not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauces being stored in floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed vermin sticky trap on prep counter next to hand washing sink. Observed sticky trap empty and no evidence of vermin activity. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed eel thawing at room temperature. Located on prep counter in sushi area.
06-01-5
41
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
45
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of raw shrimp. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various containers of raw fish.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Located in walk in freezer.
36-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed various foods in walk in freezer stored on crates that are not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located next to mop sink.
22-16-4
41
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various containers of cut vegetables and fish.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by case of avocados. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic utensils being stored on floor in dining room area. Manager instructed employee to move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various pans of cut vegetables.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of ginger. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of avocados blocking hand washing sink behind sushi area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan soiled with accumulated dust located in sushi station.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone being stored on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar.
How does Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rice Asian House & Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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