Dumpling King
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Dumpling King, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Pembroke Pines restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork dumplings over ready to eat jelly in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib with attached hose in kitchen missing vacuum breaker **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in kitchen hand sink. operator removed container **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food on same shelf as restaurant sellable food. Operator properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease in kitchen behind cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at right side of cooking equipment in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for approximately 5 seconds before putting on gloves to return to work. Reviewed proper procedures and employee rehashed hands for proper time. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer, tubes of raw ground beef on shelf above non commercially portioned soup bases. Manager rearranged to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On walk in freezer speed rack, bags of non commercially portioned raw chicken above bags of non commercially portioned raw beef. Manager rearranged pans to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb with attached hose at cook line missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in freezer, no date marks on portioned soup bases. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with mold like buildup above prep table, sink, and hand sink along back wall of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 47F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature at 79F. **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in cook line. Water temperature at 78F. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1.Opposite walk in freezer 2.Under prep table in cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature at 78F **Warning**
27-25-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely self-closing door. **Warning**
32-04-4
45
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12/01/2023. License will be reviewed a the next unannounced inspection.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves inside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers in cook line. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
61
Oct 21, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above employee bathroom in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in reach in cooler opposite wok station in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Gaskets removed from equipment, operator awaiting new gaskets to be installed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on floor and shelves inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Observed Same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two Light shield missing above dough mixer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
38-01-4
78
Oct 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready sauces inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor under wok station in cook line. Operator killed , cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top / reach in cooler in cook line ; diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding) pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed air escaping from reach in cooler door, gaskets in disrepair and coming off when door in opened. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above employee bathroom in storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on shelf under prep table in cook line where sauces are stored. 10 dead roaches on floor behind chest freezers in kitchen. 5 dead roaches on floor behind dough mixer in kitchen. 5 dead roaches on floor next to bbq oven in cook line. 2 dead roaches on floor next to fryer in cook line. 2 dead roaches on floor next to dumpling equipment in cook line. 2 dead roaches on exit door track in kitchen. Operator removed , cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside walk in cooler. Operator moved foods away from restaurant foods and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in reach in cooler opposite wok station in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup on floor and shelves inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 78F next to rice warmer in kitchen. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler in cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Two Light shield missing above dough mixer in kitchen. **Warning**
38-01-4
43
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1 Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above Frigidaire freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in reach in cooler opposite wok station in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall on the right side of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect landed on prep table next to hand wash sink in kitchen. 1 live flying insect flying above dough mixer in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches crawling on floor under storage shelf next to bbq oven in cook line. 2 live roaches under container of cooking oil on shelf under prep table in cook line. 2 live roaches crawling on floor at entrance of kitchen. 1 live roach crawling on floor under dumpling machine in cook line. 1 live roach crawling on floor under mop sink in kitchen. 2 live roaches crawling on floor under prep table next to walk in cooler in kitchen. 2 live roaches on floor behind chest freezer#1 in kitchen. 1 live roach crawling next to flour bowl on shelf under prep table in cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs 80F ambient temperature under no temperature control for food safety held less than 4 hours ago in cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in cook line ; cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (51F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding)foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago per cook. Operator moved to low boy cooler in prep station to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Sheet pans soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( Mr. clean cleaner) not labeled in kitchen. Operator labelled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen at 83-84F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked duck not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Behind chest freezers in kitchen. 2. Under cooking equipments in kitchen, 3. Under storage shelf next to bbq oven in cook line. 4. Under reach in cooler in cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - 1 Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above Frigidaire freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead roaches behind chest freezer #1 in kitchen. 5 dead roaches behind chest freezer #2 in kitchen. 6 dead roaches behind dumpling machine in cook line. 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in kitchen. 2 dead roaches behind flour mixer in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under storage shelf in cook line. 1 dead roach on wall behind chest freezer #2 in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal purse stored ion top sealed bag with starch in dry storage area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in reach in cooler opposite wok station in cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall on the right side of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer inside containers where foods are stored. **Warning**
14-69-4
22
Sep 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dumpling King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dumpling King on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dumpling King?
Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dumpling King.
How does Dumpling King compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Dumpling King most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Dumpling King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dumpling King have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dumpling King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dumpling King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dumpling King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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