Lutz, Hillsborough County

RICE N ROLL

19243 N DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz, FL 33548

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
Lutz
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 24549985

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shrimp in walk in cooler , operator removed the chicken to bottom shelf.

01B-02-5

Detail 24549982

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried chicken (61F-cold holding ); cooked pork egg roll (60F-cold holding) in vertical reach in cooler with glass door in kitchen. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24549986

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken (61F-cold holding ); cooked pork egg roll (60F-cold holding) in vertical reach in cooler with glass door in kitchen. See stop sales.

02C-02-5

Detail 24549983

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken , cooked pork egg roll no date marked over 24 hours in walk in cooler Raw turn and raw salmon using for sushi items no date marked over 24 hours in reach in cooler in sushi bar.

23-24-4

Detail 24549984

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle and microwave door handle soiled and grease buildup heavily.

22-08-4

Detail 24549987

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rice warmer interior soiled and grease buildup heavily. Microwave interior soiled and grease buildup.

22-16-4

Detail 24549981

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris. Ice machine bin interior soiled and pink mold like substance buildup

08B-12-5

Detail 24549980

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked veggie roll not covered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

09-01-4

Detail 24257948

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook plates egg rolls with bare hand than served to customer discussed with manager

53B-14-5

Detail 24257946

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. 3 expired 6-22-25 Florida Restaurant and lodging association observed 1 active employee training in date.

08B-12-5

Detail 24257947

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler multiple containers of cook chicken

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-02-6

Detail 23754253

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken Raw pork over dumpling warps. Raw beef above fish in reach in freezer Operator moved all to proper space Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23754245

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of pink and tan mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine drop plate,

03A-02-5

Detail 23754243

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant Foods (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding) at soup station, removed from refrigeration at 11:30, pork discarded both, will add to time control plan. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23754251

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broccoli in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23754247

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel and hand washing sign on hand wash sink in cook line door soild Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23754255

Basic - Accumulation of pink and tan mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine drop plate, see stop sale water dripping from pink substance onto ice.

23-24-4

Detail 23754250

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer on cook line, door microwave on cook line Hand wash sink handles Gaskets of coolers on cook line

36-32-5

Detail 23754256

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tiles water damaged in kitchen and prep room

35A-03-4

Detail 23754248

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on prep line floor. Operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23754258

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On multiple tables in prep and cook areas, operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23754257

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and glass on prep table Employee wallet, glass on top clean dish rack in cooking line Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23754246

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under fryers. Fan guards in walk in cooler soils

23-03-4

Detail 23754259

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer on cook line, door microwave on cook line Hand wash sink handles Gaskets of coolers on cook line

25-32-4

Detail 23754252

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg tray reused on dish shelf, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23754249

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and flours not covered at kitchen prep area Operator covered all. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23754244

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

46-01-4

Detail 23754254

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Shopping cart, equipment in front of back door. Discussed with manager

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23536059

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on table top by rice warmer. 2 live roaches under rice cooking pot table. 3 live roaches underneath cooks Line hot pot area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 2 live roaches under Cooks line hot pot area employee killed and removed. Time Extended

31B-05-4

Detail 23536058

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser by three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23536057

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 40 dead roaches stuck to under lining of the prep table by rice cooking pots. 21 dead roaches underneath cooks line stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 2 dead roaches under cooks line hot pot area. Time Extended

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-20-4

Detail 23534089

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23534093

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23534088

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soy sauce buckets in walk in cooler Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23534086

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on table top by rice warmer. 2 live roaches under rice cooking pot table. 3 live roaches underneath cooks Line hot pot area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23534091

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing hands three compartment sink. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23534092

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser by three compartment sink Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23534090

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 40 dead roaches stuck to under lining of the prep table by rice cooking pots. 21 dead roaches underneath cooks line stove. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23534087

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line floor soiled behind cooks line Warning

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22815095

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024, license renewed during inspection. Confirmation number 238832504 Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22815094

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel in hand sink at front counter.

06-01-5

Detail 22815093

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature, employee placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 22534792

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee eating food at prep table than went to reach in cooler to grab restaurant food for prep. Discussed the importance of hand washing.

08A-05-6

Detail 22534793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over duck sauce walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22534795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs on counter 74 f

11-27-4

Detail 22534788

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22534789

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken egg rolls cook shrimp reach in glass cooler

12B-02-4

Detail 22534790

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table.

14-11-5

Detail 22534791

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door handle broken on cooks line by dish washer.

23-03-4

Detail 22534794

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chicken on sticks cooking oven on cooks line.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22186368

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Administrative complaint from 6-1-23 Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 22186369

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White sushi rice 82 f discussed with manager time as public health - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Hot holding sushi rice 117 f operator placed remaining time on time as public health and time marked pan Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 22029579

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of united friend ship chestnuts

22-41-4

Detail 22029573

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. Tested at 0 ppm two times discussed with operator to use three compartment sink. Observed food contact surfaces.

50-17-3

Detail 22029576

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22029582

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach glass cooler by dish machine spring roll 44 f operator placed in freezer. 2nd temp 43 f On counter Fresh garlic and oil 72 f operator placed in reach in cooler. Sushi bar reach in cooler Cold holding: cut greens 45 f operator placed in freezer 43 f

03B-01-6

Detail 22029586

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White sushi rice 82 f discussed with manager time as public health

11-27-4

Detail 22029575

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22029584

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed pan Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22029580

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing some raw items not identified. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22029578

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine

11-26-1

Detail 22029583

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

27-16-4

Detail 22029585

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Only running cold water. By dish washing machine.

22-20-5

Detail 22029581

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-20-4

Detail 22029574

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21653802

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. Ran two times tested at 0 ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash dishes.

22-45-4

Detail 21653798

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan without sanitizer. Discussed with operator the importance of wash rinse sanitize.

03A-02-5

Detail 21653801

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler sushi bar area bottom cooler. Cold holding: fish eggs 47 f squid cooked 47 f cream cheese 52 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp all temps to 43 f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21653800

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 21653799

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Above meat slicer glasses operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21653797

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 21106813

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21106812

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21106811

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in throughout kitchen Ceiling soiled throughout kitchen Walls soiled throughout kitchen and dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21106814

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Line equipment, sides of prep tables soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21106815

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 20936830

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20936828

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut greens (46F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding); crab (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at end of hot line, and some in reach in cooler on the hot line. All items where moved to walk in cooler to cool back down. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20936832

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator states he will add and reprint me use. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 20936829

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. In wic Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20936833

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20936831

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20936827

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in throughout kitchen Ceiling soiled throughout kitchen Walls soiled throughout kitchen and dish area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20936834

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Line equipment, sides of prep tables soiled. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20936825

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20936826

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

01D-08-5

Detail 20692744

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that salmon has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Manager provided letter that states salmon is farm raised and pellet fed. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20692742

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by ice machine blocked by dishes. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20692746

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice kept on time as a public health control. No written plan provided.

53B-14-5

Detail 20692754

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.

16-23-4

Detail 20692752

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 20692737

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom.

12B-02-4

Detail 20692753

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen in back prep area. Discussed employee eating with manager. Employee drink on shelf above prep table. Employee drink on table in back prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 20692740

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind kitchen equipment on cook line.

32-02-4

Detail 20692751

Basic - Men's Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Inspector closed door. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20692736

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by ice machine, sushi bar.

23-03-4

Detail 20692750

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Exterior of oven, fryers, and reach in cooler handles.

06-01-5

Detail 20692738

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Manager moved to cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20692748

Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-12-4

Detail 20692735

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed all cloths in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site