PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

GINGER DIM SUM

1912 KINGS HWY UNIT 100, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 24315864

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw duck over raw pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24315861

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 24315863

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at cookline handwash sink. Operator turned on the hot side of water at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24315862

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup bowls not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the bowls. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24315865

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cuts on cutting board at Make Table.

Sep 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24046172

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cut lettuce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24046173

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers in the basin of prep area handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24046169

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple flour containers with bowls at prep area. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24046170

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at prep area cutting vegetables. Observed employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24046171

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at dry storage area. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-13-5

Detail 23976868

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - partial physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce away from underneath the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23976867

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup 82F at prep table. Operator reheated the soup to a minimum of 165F at Stove. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23976866

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on cutting board at Make Table. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23976869

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on oven handle at cookline. Operator cleaned the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23976870

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items in containers on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23653208

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over pineapple at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23653211

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. Observed multiple food items with no time marking. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23653213

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 23653212

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on the water cartridge at the ice machine. Educated the operator.

23-03-4

Detail 23653209

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on multiple food containers. Operator cleaned the exterior of containers. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23653210

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour and sauce container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 23439093

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over pork at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 23439092

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by discarding the gloves, washing hands, and putting on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23439090

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 next to food items at prep area. Operator relocated the WD-40 with other chemicals at ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23439094

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by soda fountain boxes at wait station. Operator removed the soda boxes. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23439095

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 23439091

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle at rice container. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 23439089

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice scoop in container exposed to splash at wait station handwash sink. Operator relocated the scoop in container above the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23439088

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at kitchen and Walk in Freezer. Operator placed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23100549

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw poultry over cut lettuce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-15-5

Detail 23100552

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution over 200ppm at the cookline. Corrected to 100ppm by diluting with more water. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23100553

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23100550

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the hanldes at multiple cold holding units. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23100551

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating food in the kitchen. Educated the operator.

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-13-5

Detail 22532531

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22532530

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 the form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22532534

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large bucket with ice scoop at wait station handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22532535

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the form to post immediately. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22532533

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at prep area next to 3 compartment sink due to hot side faucet handle inoperable.

51-18-6

Detail 22532532

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

29-08-4

Detail 22532528

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side faucet handle in disrepair at prep area next to 3 compartment sink.

21-38-4

Detail 22532529

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer wiping cloth bucket on floor at wait station. Operator replaced in new container on top of existing wiping cloth container. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-13-5

Detail 22231869

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22231867

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shell eggs over cooked chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the chicken to a safe location at Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 22231871

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. Observed duck and ribs not time marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22231865

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at Make Table. Operator placed at ware washing area to clean and sanitize the cutting board. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22231868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22231870

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location by placing above on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22231866

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21949502

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21949500

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 21949504

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 6 cooked duck 98F and Pork 100F at dining warmer display. Operator discarded the food items.

03B-01-6

Detail 21949503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 6 cooked duck 98F and Pork 100F at dining warmer display. Operator discarded the food items.

22-02-4

Detail 21949505

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21949501

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm on test strip at wait station. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-13-5

Detail 21796021

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the ready to eat items from underneath the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21796015

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over fried rice and raw chicken over cooked chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21796019

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21796020

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21796016

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21796018

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.

02D-01-5

Detail 21796017

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Oct 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.