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Rice Garden

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8035 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66270

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 1, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 12, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 27, 2024 — Routine — score 38 (4 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 15, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 26, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 1, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Inspector's notes

****2nd Consecutive Violation**** 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Jan 26, 2026Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

2025

Oct 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 15, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Aug 27, 2024Routine4 priority2 coreD°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's 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.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

In the prep cooler by the wok station, observed raw bean sprouts at 47*F, raw beef at 47*F, and raw chicken at 45*F. All foods were placed in the unit approximately an hour prior. Foods were moved to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-207.11

Inspector's 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.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B) - Priority: Restriction and Storage-Medicine; Storage & labeling Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 12, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Sink for the back of house has been fixed and is functioning properly. Re-inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Zhihuo R.

Jan 25, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerAt time of inspection, no certified food manager was available on the premises. A certified food manager (CFM) must be present on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFM present for the next inspection. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes:On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Not Present

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-203.11

Priority Foundation-5-203.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. At time of inspection, handwashing sink in the kitchen was broken and unable to be used. Per owner, they are in the process of having the sink repaired. In order to ensure employees are able to wash their hands when needed, they must have enough handwashing sinks easily accessible. Please have the sink repaired prior to Monday February 5th. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed several broken covings by the entrance to the service line. Tiles must be kept in good repair. Please have tiles repaired. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Sep 1, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Phillip T.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System At time of inspection, mop sink had a sprayer nozzle connected while not in use. Water was turned off but pressure was still in hose. In order to ensure the atmospheric vacuum breaker remains in good use, sprayer nozzles must be removed when not in use. Employee removed the sprayer nozzle and released the water pressure. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed several covings cracked near the entrance to the kitchen. Walls, floors, and ceilings must be kept in good repair. Please have these covings reparied. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →