Riceup Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Riceup Asian Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Riceup Asian Kitchen's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw open steak above shrimp in left ikon freezer. Operator inverted the foods **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by dish area used to dump food as evidence of food debris in hand sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen mini flip top cooler contains deep cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on front flip top cooler cutting board. Operator removed phone from table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of produce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of mini flip top cooler soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with debris throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued preparing multiple items without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager to explain to employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, containers of tempura chicken at proper temperature not covered. Manager added lids to containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall opposite back prep sink soiled.
36-27-5
78
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked shrimp, asparagus, and raw fish in sushi case directly on non food grade Bounty paper towels. Employee removed all paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked egg rolls in cardboard box in small fliptop lower cooler. Manager moved egg rolls to plastic food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In left sushi reach in cooler, tray of raw tuna on shelf above bottles of wine, sake, and condiments. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of prepared sauces in kitchen reach in freezer not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine. Hot water handle stripped. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of tempura chicken at proper temperature not covered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle stripped at hand sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of broccoli and bucket of peeled onions on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
41
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops, not commercially packaged, stored above cooked shrimp wontons, commercially packaged, stored inside right hand side reach in freezer, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in drains of both hand wash sinks inside kitchen. Educated operator on proper usage of hand wash sinks.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed and provided employee reporting agreement form with operator.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass panels stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature at triple sink in kitchen. Relayed to operator that food must be thawed under cold running water or inside cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
58
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade cardboard used as liner for food ( cooked chicken)inside walk in cooler. Operator removed card board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that one food employe is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Employee reporting agreement to manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic ( Lysol )substance not labeled in dining room on top cleaning supplies rolling cart. Operator labeled Lysol **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 75 F in hand sink in ware washing area.
27-16-4
Basic - Container with cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs and buckets of sauces on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80F next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under stove soiled with grease in cook line.
23-03-4
43
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice inside reach in cooler in cook line across from wok station. Operator moved eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon inside sink in sushi station. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cleaning cart by front counter. Operator labelled Lysol **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside walk in cooler. Buckets with onions and case of salmon. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Some Ceiling tiles stained in dining room.
36-34-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riceup Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riceup Asian Kitchen on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riceup Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riceup Asian Kitchen.
How does Riceup Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Riceup Asian Kitchen most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Riceup Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riceup Asian Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Riceup Asian Kitchen 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 Riceup Asian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riceup Asian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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