Dim Dim Sum
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
27
Score
Dim Dim Sum has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Windermere restaurant, which scores around 64. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of pain cream on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork and Duck in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. White and green cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with rice cooker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Missing handle.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back kitchen area. Floor by hand washing sink and mixer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler and gaskets Exterior reach in freezer and gaskets Exterior of ice machine. Hand washing sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves Interior reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked duck and cooked pork in reach in cooker. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from cook line soiled. Wall by prep sink Wall behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
27
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cut scallions. Raw beef stored cooked noodles. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked duck. Reach in cooler across from wok station. Raw marinated chicken stored over cut onions, walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./front line hand sink blocked by a rice warmer cart/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./a carton of oil on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./wall next to oven soiled, right side. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./bowl used to scoop flour/ **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop at front counter/ **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine./wash gauge.
16-38-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./walk next to convention oven across from cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./front counter/ **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./kitchen floor/ **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
16
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs next and touching ready to eat cut cheese at walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter missing one vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at server station. Soiled slicer under preparation table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink block with cart with rice warmer at front line counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas Wong 08/14/2017 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled Vents throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board stored in shelf by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at walk-in cooler and front counter reach in coolers. Soiled filter vents in ice machine in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.small to go sauces cups at servers station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat cut cheese at walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dim Dim Sum last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dim Dim Sum on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dim Dim Sum?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dim Dim Sum.
How does Dim Dim Sum compare to other restaurants in Windermere?
Dim Dim Sum most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Windermere average of 64.
Has Dim Dim Sum's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dim Dim Sum have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dim Dim Sum means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dim Dim Sum inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dim Dim Sum is inspected around two times per year on average.
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