Rice N Beans

27405 Wesley Chapel Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rice N Beans nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Rice N Beans scores about where you'd expect for a Wesley Chapel restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards attached to hot holding wells soiled with food debris and stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishmachine sanitizer at 0PPM. Operator has called ecolab to come and service machine and has switched to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 36 flies found on soda machine and handwashing sink in server alley behind inside bar 2 flies found flying around in dish machine area 12 flies found on handwashing sink, bar top, and coolers in inside bar area. operator stated they have been treating the bar area since last week. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards attached to hot holding wells soiled with food debris and stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed two clear containers with old and torn labels while in dish storage area across from reach in freezer. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
61
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen cooking area.
36-34-5
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained and has accumulated food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Cutting boards on cook line stained and has accumulated food debris **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment adding outdoor bar. Observed electrical and plumbing connections and adding seating. Kitchen added prep tables, 2 prep coolers, sandwich station, steam well, and cook line equipment is flipped versus what is on approved plans. Moved existing warmer to opposite wall on plans. Missing prep tables and slicer in prep room. Only hand sink identified on plans Mechanical room has exposed electrical lines and not smooth ceiling. Observed food, soda bibbs and equipment storage. Hand sink next to office was removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: File 316777 application 1654648 Hq 25-1138 submitted 8/16/24 **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained and has accumulated food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On old plans hand sink closest to office was removed **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment adding outdoor bar. Observed electrical and plumbing connections and adding seating. Kitchen added prep tables, 2 prep coolers, sandwich station, steam well, and cook line equipment is flipped versus what is on approved plans. Moved existing warmer to opposite wall on plans. Missing prep tables and slicer in prep room. Only hand sink identified on plans Mechanical room has exposed electrical lines and not smooth ceiling. Observed food, soda bibbs and equipment storage. Hand sink next to office was removed **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook on cook line eating while plating food **Warning**
12B-01-4
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in bar Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 bottles of sanitizer stored on floor in bar area Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle for bulk salt stored in product Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 80 degrees F on grill top Corrected -observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board stained and grooved in back prep area
14-09-4
64
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice N Beans last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice N Beans on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Rice N Beans compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?

Rice N Beans most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wesley Chapel average of 85.

Has Rice N Beans' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rice N Beans 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 Rice N Beans inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rice N Beans is inspected around three times per year on average.