Rice N Beans Express

24726 State Rd 54, Lutz, FL 33559

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Rice N Beans Express has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

By comparison, the average Lutz facility scores 80, putting Rice N Beans Express on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Above 200ppm-400ppm

22-43-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat above 200-400ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board by rotisserie chicken

14-09-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary ammonia test strips establishment is using a chlorine sanitizer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**

16-32-5

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale ham 49 f 6 lbs held in reach in cooler over 4 hours at a ambient temp 51 f Reach in glass cooler in dining room macaroni salad 48 f 3 lbs in single serving packages held overnight employee took temperature In the morning and was 44 f. No other temperature taken prior. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 52 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f Cut tomatoes 48f operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass hot warmer box by oven Hot holding: chicken 115 f cook potatoes 125 f beef 119 f discussed with operator to reheat to 165 f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 50-100 ppm remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary ammonia test strips establishment is using a chlorine sanitizer **Warning**

16-32-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soda cans in reach in cooler by mop sink area employee made a separate space and labeled pan **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-49-4

Aug 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice N Beans Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice N Beans Express on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Rice N Beans Express compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Rice N Beans Express most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Rice N Beans Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rice N Beans Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rice N Beans Express 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.

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