Rice King
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
Rice King appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Rice King on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled equipment and utensils while rinsing at triple sink and then handled clean equipment and utensils at cook line to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food (chicken) stored in top portion of flip top cooler make table over ready-to-eat food (cooked noodles) in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator moved cooked noodles to other side of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
64
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee hand unwashed broccoli at triple sink then began handling clean utensil at wok whilst prepare food; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 10 mins outside cooler on counter. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed inside cooler to quick chill. At cook line, on prep table: fresh garlic and oil mixture (73F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 1 hour. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed inside cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler: raw chicken stored over box with unwashed cabbage. Operator stored properly.
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug with oil stored on floor under table with rice warmers.
08B-38-4
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.At Reach in Cooler; sprouts (60F - Cold-Holding) Per operator Not prepared or portioned today Per operator stored for approximately an hour Advised operator who removed to move quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in freezer; Raw open beef over ready to eat vegetable wraps. Discussed with operator who then removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At Reach in Cooler below flip top; Cooked spaghetti stored below raw chicken held in flip top above. Cooler has no physical separation between top and bottom. Educated operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At Cookline; Employee handled raw beef then proceeded to handled clean utensils to serve meals without washing hands. Discussed with operator who then educated employee. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator did not provide any written procedure. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified food manager lacks knowledge of the six reportable food borne illnesses. Emailed Big 6 poster
11-07-5
45
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic and oil 70 f started at 11 am as per manager longer than 4.5 hours. Explained to manager. He discarded and brought another batch from walk in cooler fresh garlic and oil 40 f
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic and oil 70 f started at 11 am as per manager longer than 4.5 hours. Explained to manager. He discarded and brought another batch from walk in cooler fresh garlic and oil 40 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and salt containers on the shelf. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Metal screen door
35B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
32-04-4
50
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food......raw chicken above sauce in walk in cooler . Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...egg rolls date marked 7/21 at reach in cooler stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...egg rolls date marked 7/21 at reach in cooler
01B-13-4
64
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...rice 71° at cook line being held less than four hours. Operator discarded rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken, raw beef above sauces at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....sauces at walk in cooler .
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered....egg rolls at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance...operator closed.
32-02-4
61
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At black reach in cooler; thank you bag used to stored ready to eat chicken. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rice King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rice King on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rice King?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rice King.
How does Rice King compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Rice King most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Rice King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rice King have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rice King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rice King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rice King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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