DIM SUM KING
8194 TOURIST CENTER DR, Bradenton FL 34201 · 941-306-5848
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty dish ware then clean dish ware without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and handling ready to eat food without glove change.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above the walk in coolers are heavily soiled.
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Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and chicken feet in bus tubs on hallway floor. Operator moved items.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure and screens ripped open.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease dripping down the wall next to the hood into a light box.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty dish ware then clean dish ware without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat pork, beef and chicken in walk in freezer not date marked.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter for the ice machine with a black mold like substance inside it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above the walk in coolers are heavily soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure and screens ripped open.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and dry storage area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease dripping down the wall next to the hood into a light box.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty dish ware then clean dish ware without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the dishmachine blocked with cans, towels and cups. Operator removed items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat pork, beef and chicken in walk in freezer not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above the walk in coolers are heavily soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in the food preparation area. Operator removed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease dripping down the wall next to the hood into a light box.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty dish ware then clean dish ware without washing hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed an employee handling raw pork and then ready to eat food without washing handles or wearing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat pork, beef and chicken in walk in freezer not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees handling food and plate ware without a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef, pork and chicken stored on the floor in bus tubs. Also, a pot of cooked rice stored on the floor.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels used to wipe down cutting boards in use with ready to eat food.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty dish ware then clean dish ware without washing hands. Coached on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in the walk in freezer and the walk in cooler prepared on site, held more than 24 hours without date marking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee scooping rice with a plastic bowl and no handle.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed 2 different shelves under a food prep table storing food items lined with heavily soiled cardboard.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels used to wipe down cutting boards in use with ready to eat food.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in walk in freezer prepared on site, held more than 24 hours without date marking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored above prep table.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease build up on walls and ansul pipes over cooking line and dripping.
Food stored on floor. Observed cornstarch and potato starch stored on floor under shelf in back kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels used to wipe down cutting boards in use with ready to eat food.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees handling utensils, soiled door handles and then to ready to eat food without glove change and hand wash. Operator coached employees on proper glove use and hand wash.
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.
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. Observed some employee illness reports completed but not all. Operator will complete
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on shelf above prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken feet stored on the floor in an uncovered bus tub. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in under the metro shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spatulas and tongs stored in dirty standing water not at 135 degrees.
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.