Dim Sum House
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Dim Sum House stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Dim Sum House's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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86
May 30, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LARGE BOXES AND CLUTTER AREA NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO WEAR AND HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Aug 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE, FLOOR MIXER AND CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 18, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NO LABELS OBSERVED ON SOME PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (DUMPLINGS) MADE ON SITE AND PLACED IN FREEZER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PROPER LABELS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXER AND ROLLING CART IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AT EAST WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.
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86
Dec 9, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1946409 ON 7-12-16 NOT CORRECTED. (38)ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE COBWEBS FROM WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.
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Jul 19, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVENTY OR MORE RODENT (MOUSE DROPPINGS) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN THE REAR CORNER AREA OF REAR PREP AREA BY THE STOVE, UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR (RIGHT SIDE) AND AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTERED PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL LOWER RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND STORAGE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON SHELVING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH WEEDS INOUTSIDE REAR ON STAIRS TO GARBAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE.ALSO ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS,BROOMS),OFF FLOORS/INVERT.
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Feb 3, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT BEHIND WASHER MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.(TOOLS,ETC.)
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Jul 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED: FINDING OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, BETWEEN WIRES AT FLOOR AND TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON 1ST. FLOOR, UNDER DRY FOOD STROAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE DRY STORAGE RACKS, AROUND GREASE TRAP BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASE, PALLETS, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. IN ADDITON, FOUND DECAYING MOUSE UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS, SIDES OF TOILET, WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT AREA, FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BEHIND BURNER, PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WALL AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS, CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AROUND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND AROUND PREP TABLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 30, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR SCREEN, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS. SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT NEXT TO STAIRCASE AND REAR BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AND LARGE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dim Sum House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dim Sum House on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dim Sum House?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Dim Sum House.
Has Dim Sum House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dim Sum House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dim Sum House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dim Sum House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dim Sum House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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