The Rice Box
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
86
Score
The Rice Box, located at 1111 S Shepherd in Houston, TX, underwent a low-risk inspection on August 20, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces, protection of outside openings, and the cleanliness of floors in food preparation and storage areas. The Rice Box has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over its six recorded evaluations.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Dec 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
17 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
43
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint (003)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Mar 25, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jan 9, 2024
Reinspection (002)
12 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Aug 20, 2025 Inspection
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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