Big Rice Kitchen
B5132 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85035
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70498
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Sep 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked chicken, cooked noodles, cooked beef and pooled raw eggs all with internal temperatures as measured using a probe thermometer ranging from 48°F - 52°F in a refrigerated prep unit. According to the person in charge, the foods had been in the unit for less than 4 hours and were transferred to a large reach-in refrigerator to rapidly chill down to 41°F. A min-max thermometer was placed into the unit and allowed to stabilize for 15 minutes. The air temperature in the prep unit as indicated by the min-max thermometer was holding at 50°F. The person in charge will have the unit repaired by a technician. The establishment has sufficient cold holding capacity to maintain safe operation. 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.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed numerous wiping cloths stored dry on cutting boards throughout the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge to store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations when not in use. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Apr 6, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning hood and floor drains.
Inspector's notes
Observed a couple of fryer baskets with several broken wires in them. Discussed with person in charge to remove the loose ended wires so they are not hanging off or to otherwise replace the fryer basket. Person in charge will acquire new fryer baskets. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable
2025
Dec 4, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Dec 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Aug 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 22, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection. Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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) Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo certified food service manager present. Instructed person in charge that there must be a certified manager present during all hours of operation.If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Ally L,Award: A
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Facility closed to in person dining and front door set up as order window with open "window" set up for ordering. Instructed person in charge to set up so as to not provide entry for flying pests. Reviewed self closing syle drive thru windows, dismantling set up as is and allow door to be closed all the time and air curtain requirements. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed that storage of shell eggs are to be stored beneath ready to eat foods.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Nicole N.Printed copy of inspection report to facility.Printed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Nicole Ning
Sep 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Inspection conducted with Chinese Language Liaison R.S. #1191. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Qiao Liu,Award: A
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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 →