Rice Garden

8035 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Rice Garden has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Scottsdale restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: Observed the shelving units in the walk-in cooler that have exposed rust on the units. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and debris. Recommended replacing rusted out shelving. Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-202.16
95
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee place raw chicken from the prep counter into a container. Employee placed the container in the walk in cooler, changed their gloves, and then proceeded to go handle ready to eat rice without washing their hands. A full 20 second hand wash is required between raw and ready to eat foods. Employee was instructed to wash their hands and dawn new gloved before handling the rice
2-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: On the steam table in the front service counter, observed chow mein at 130*F, fried rice at 125*F, cooked veggies with chicken at 118*F, cooked rice noodles at 123*F, cooked lemon chicken at 125*F, cooked orange chicken at 108*F, cooked broccoli beef at 110*F, cooked mushroom chicken at 115*F, pepper beef at 109*F, BBQ chicken at 115*F, kung pao chicken at 110*F, BBQ pork between 104*F and 125*F, spring rolls at 107*F. Steam table was turned up. All foods were placed in the unit approximately an hour prior. All foods were reheated and verified with inspector's probe thermometer to 165*F or higher
3-501.16(A)(1)
Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of supplements and a bottle of prescription medication stored on the shelf directly above a prep table in use for raw chicken
7-207.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: This is the 2nd consecutive violation. At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present on the premises. A CFPM must be present at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed food debris accumulating on the floors and wall around the cooking equipment. Observed food debris and residues accumulating on the floors and shelving of the walk in cooler. Observed dust accumulating on the ceiling around the air conditioning vents. Please have facility cleaned more frequently. Facility should be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent soils, debris, and residues
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice Garden on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Rice Garden compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Rice Garden most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Rice Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rice Garden have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rice Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.