Dimsum King & Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
29
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Dimsum King & Seafood, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 18 violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited seven times.
Dimsum King & Seafood's latest score of 29 falls below the Orlando average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. squid (47F - Cold Holding), garlic and oil (81F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher of water in hand sink located next to soda machine. Manager removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Oysters
01C-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic bowls on over make table.
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the stove. Exterior of the large ingredients bin. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly paper Over prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Mary storage area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout holes and missing tile. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between ovens **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of beef, chicken, and pork. Cases of oil. In walk-in freezer and in walk-in cooler. All on sheet trays on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dough cutter 89F. Management discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dry storage area
36-62-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and Different meats in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer , pressure washer. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter top throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
29
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Insects found in food. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
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. beef rice roll (95F - Hot Holding Advised use of time control. Provided form. less than 4 hours in hot box, per manager. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Crab Rangoon. Manager changed menus to KRAB. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
52-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink Large pot of mushrooms on the floor in front of of hand located next to triple sink. Manager picked up pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In large ingredients bin of flour. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes near dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pot of mushrooms. Manager picks them up. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda machine. Manager stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over soda machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans n storage. Manager turned them over. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple steam bowls in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
35
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 10 instide of large container of dry rice. 4 in dry storage area. Manager pushed container outside of back door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Insects found in food.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef rice roll (95F - Hot Holding Advised use of time control. Provided form. less than 4 hours in hot box, per manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Crab Rangoon. Manager changed menus to KRAB. **Corrected On-Site**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink Large pot of mushrooms on the floor in front of of hand located next to triple sink. Manager picked up pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In large ingredients bin of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes near dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pot of mushrooms. Manager picks them up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda machine. Manager stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over soda machine
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans n storage. Manager turned them over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple steam bowls in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
30
May 13, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Live maggots 50 In dry storage area 2 in dish area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: No evidence of vermin. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel with vegetables in make table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pasta in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 on a plate in dry storage area. 25 under cook line **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: No evidence of vermin **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (53F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (53F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox spray bottle on shelf next to clean utensils in prep area. Manager removed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards large white and medium white. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to triple sink blocked with pots. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room leaking and tiles are damaged. Near dry storage area. Manager states the water is pouring from the ceiling due to steamer leaking. In main kitchen area and dish. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan stainless steel pans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Area leading to dry storage from dish. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
16
May 12, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (53F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel with vegetables in make table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pasta in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 on a plate in dry storage area. 25 under cook line **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (53F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox spray bottle on shelf next to clean utensils in prep area. Manager removed.
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Live maggots 50 In dry storage area 2 in dish area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards large white and medium white. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to triple sink blocked with pots. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room leaking and tiles are damaged. Near dry storage area. Manager states the water is pouring from the ceiling due to steamer leaking. In main kitchen area and dish.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan stainless steel pans.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Area leading to dry storage from dish.
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility
36-27-5
16
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in prep area next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operation has quat test kit, but needs chlorine kit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Throughput dining room and kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment grease and food build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and freezer several items. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and spoons on condiment rack in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
25-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Both mops stored in bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
45
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. 2 employees rinsed hand in 3 compartment sink. Operation spoke to employees about proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in prep area next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to cook line and sink in ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 2 employees washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Manager spoke to employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting covered with black substance. Operator discarded.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Throughput dining room and kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing dishes in sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operation has quat test kit, but needs chlorine kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Produce reach in cooler covered with water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment grease and food build up. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler and freezer several items. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cart on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filter heavy grease build up. Outside of fryers and 2 burner low boil cooker old food debris and grease build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several different meats thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and spoons on condiment rack in kitchen.
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line wall heavy grease and old food debris build up. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Both mops stored in bucket.
42-01-4
17
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat Slicer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment exterior in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Propane in storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind wok and burner in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer pales of meat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin next to hand sink. Manager stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from cart in kitchen. Manager moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
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. Chlorine not registering. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork fat (60F - Cold Holding); (60F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. placed in another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. **Warning**
12A-01-4
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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat Slicer **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment exterior in kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Propane in storage. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over storage around sprinkler head. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on prep table. Staff threw away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open Bottle of water in reach in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind wok and burner in kitchen. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer pales of meat. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin next to hand sink. Manager stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from cart in kitchen. Manager moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink. Manager added sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
19
Mar 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Fish and crab in walk-in cooler. Operator will move **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink at dish area. Operator coached employee on proper hand sink usage **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes in walk-in freezer, buckets in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen near ice machine, at dish area, in ladies room used by employees
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table in kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen
21-12-4
45
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Noodles in thank you bag at make table in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp and chive dumpling (117F - Hot Holding); chicken dumpling (113F - Hot Holding) in hot box in dining area. Operator states in unit less then 4 hours, will heat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tea leaves straining in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling tea pots from kitchen handsink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen near ice machine, also next to cookline
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bus cart in dining room
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In ice bin in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Cleaver at make table in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Open employee Drinks throughout kitchen
12B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oranges, case of plastic bottles of apple juice in kitchen. Multiple items in walk-in freezer and cooler. Multiple items in dry storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker 80°F
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two glass door low boy near ice machine
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dimsum King & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dimsum King & Seafood on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dimsum King & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dimsum King & Seafood.
How does Dimsum King & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Dimsum King & Seafood most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Dimsum King & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dimsum King & Seafood have averaged around 18 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dimsum King & Seafood 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 Dimsum King & Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dimsum King & Seafood is inspected around five times per year on average.
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