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DIM DIM SUM

4750 THE GROVE DRIVE SUITE 100, Windermere FL 34786 · 407-217-6789

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814079
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by two live roaches found.One in the bathroom and one by the dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Mixer head is soiled. Lime build up on small strainer containers. Dishwashing racks are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. White reach in freezer gasket is soiled. Exterior of pots are heavily encrusted.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 29, 2026 · Time Extended
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Walk in cooler shelves,dry storage shelves,dishwashing storage racks have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 29, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jun 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 27 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.Afterwards,50 ppm.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw seafood stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by two live roaches found.One in the bathroom and one by the dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Degreaser stored on top of the dishmachine.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Chlorine,over 400 ppm.Afterwards,100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained. Mixer head is soiled. Lime build up on small strainer containers. Dishwashing racks are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by table.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking throughout the establishment.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-09-4/Warning
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour and other open bags throughout the establishment.
Intermediate/01B-16-5/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Water filters by mop sink area.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Flour in kitchen.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the exterior of all equipment,under prep table.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Phone on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.Walk in cooler floor is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Garbage cans soiled throughout the establishment.
Basic/33-17-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. White reach in freezer gasket is soiled. Exterior of pots are heavily encrusted.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Small foil containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Walk in cooler shelves,dry storage shelves,dishwashing storage racks have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of pain cream on prep table. Operator removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. White and green cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with rice cooker. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Missing handle.
Basic/14-10-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back kitchen area. Floor by hand washing sink and mixer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers. Operator replaced.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves Interior reach in freezer
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Cooked duck and cooked pork in reach in cooker. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from cook line soiled. Wall by prep sink Wall behind ice machine
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shrimp stored over sauces, kitchen cook line reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw shell eggs stored over raw beef tripe/
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./rice warmer on the stand blocking front line hand sink/
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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./three employees training certificates expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop 69F/
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./walk in cooler/
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line reach in cooler interior soiled. Kitchen reach in freezer interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine soiled. Wall behind cook line soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./front line hand sink blocked by a rice warmer cart/
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor./a carton of oil on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./wall next to oven soiled, right side.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./bowl used to scoop flour/
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop at front counter/
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine./wash gauge.
Basic/16-38-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./walk next to convention oven across from cook line.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./front counter/
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./kitchen floor/
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed./chlorine over 200ppm, wait station/rechecked 100ppm/
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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./form emailed to operator/
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./noodles, roast pork, dim sum in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine./
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles./several reach in coolers handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor./a container of raw beef/walk in cooler/
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Kitchen cook line reach in cooler gasket soiled. Ice machine filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind kitchen cook line.
Basic/36-27-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.