Dumpling King
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Dumpling King has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Dumpling King was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “operator is not properly tracking/marking the number”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Dumpling King's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
55
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
47
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to prepare food item after handling dirty equipment without first washing hands. Reviewed with manager to translate to employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, bag of cooked diced chicken in same container as whole pork shoulder. Manager removed chicken from container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. New form provided.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In cookline fliptop lower cooler, prepared foods received frozen from commissary kitchen not being date marked when thawed.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Frozen prepared foods received from commissary kitchen not date marked when prepared. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items in cookline fliptop lower cooler on shelf with public foods. Employee moved items to employee good refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk containers of rice and sugar. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, and MSG containers at cook line not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In dry storage open bags of rice and flour not covered/protected. Employee placed both into buckets with covers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, containers of raw ground pork above container of raw chopped cabbage and cartons of eggs above containers of cooked cabbage. Employee rearranged all items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen soup / dish bases received from commissary not dated marked when received and placed in cooler.
02C-04-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee replaced with new at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk sugar in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table by containers of spices at end of cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar, salt, and msg at cook line not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over liquid ginger inside walk in cooler. 1.Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf snd stored correctly. 2. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Operator moved cooked pork above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched nose , got a clean container and went inside walk in cooler. Told operator to wash hands and change gloves. Operator complied **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked Tapioca using Time as a public health control form without time marking at front counter. Cooked tapioca held less than four hours ago. Operator placed time mark on container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in cook line used to rinsed towels. Educate operator hand wash sink is for hand washing only.
31A-11-4
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/. May He , manager on duty at time of inspection without manager certification. Violation will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
53A-05-6
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
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.Fryer oil, msg and sugar containers on floor in kitchen. 2. Raw pork on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
45
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dumpling King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dumpling King on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dumpling King?
Across the inspection record, “operator is not properly tracking/marking the number” has been cited two 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 55 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 seven 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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