Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant

5 Walker Street, Staten Island, NY 10302
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
May 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant.

How does Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant 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 Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Rice Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.