Serious Dumplings
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Serious Dumplings has been inspected 10 times since 2023. Serious Dumplings was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Serious Dumplings is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
45
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pastries. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed raw eggs over cooked chicken. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler:cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw meat for dumplings (48F); half and half (46F); pork dumpling (47F) at walk in cooler, items were left over night as per operator. As per operator items not prepped or portioned today.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); (48F); tofu ; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw meat for dumplings (48F); half and half (46F); pork dumpling (47F) at walk in cooler, items were left over night as not prepped portioned today as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
64
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pastries. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler:cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); (48F); tofu ; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner sorted with food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or soap container in men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed employee rub face no hand wash. Operator corrected employee, had employee was hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
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 operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink being blocked by container and plastic bin of rice. Front counter- observed hand washing sink being blocked by cooler and speed cart. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 operator with Form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no employees wearing hair restraint in main kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at prep sink- observed pot of sauce being stored on the floor. Operator removed pot from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed knife being stored between cold holding unit and prep table. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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 2024-01-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand washing sink- observed cooler lid inside hand washing sink. Operator removed cooler lid. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen at mixer- observed employee water bottle on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table shelf at microwave- observed employee personal keys on prep shelf with clean plates.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter cooler observed ice scoop handle inside Ice. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen- observed tongs on oven door handle.
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. Main kitchen- observed cup with handle being stored inside soy sauce.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen prep table- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen prep table at dish machine- observed spoons inside clean container with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table- observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table.
21-09-4
45
Apr 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serious Dumplings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serious Dumplings on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serious Dumplings?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Serious Dumplings.
How does Serious Dumplings compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Serious Dumplings most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Serious Dumplings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Serious Dumplings have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Serious Dumplings 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 Serious Dumplings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Serious Dumplings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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