FORT MYERS, Lee County

DIMSUM KING

9990 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33913-6014

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

29-42-4

Detail 24572641

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 way splitter added missing 2 vacuum breakers. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breakers on hose bibbs. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-06-5

Detail 24572639

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Observed repackaged frozen dimsum not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking frozen foods. Operator date marked Dimsum before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 24572636

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at cook line. Operator added more soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24572635

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled water. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-03-4

Detail 24572637

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24572640

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24572638

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 87F. Operator dumped out water. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24572634

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 24397761

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw chicken stored over unwashed box of unwashed broccoli. Educated operator on proper storage of raw foods. Operator removed chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 24397770

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 way splitter added missing 2 vacuum breakers. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breakers on hose bibbs. Operator has work order in place to fix. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24397764

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store strainer. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Operator removed strainer. Repeat Violation

14-14-4

Detail 24397767

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

02C-04-5

Detail 24397766

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. Observed repackaged frozen dimsum not dare marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking frozen foods. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24397762

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooking oil. Educated operator on the importance of having scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24397765

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

50-09-4

Detail 24397769

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 24397763

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweat shirt stored on top of soda syrup boxes in back kitchen.

25-06-4

Detail 24397768

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

21-12-4

Detail 24397772

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 24397771

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour/sugar/salt bins not labeled. Observed spray bottle of water not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 23535080

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing 2 vacuum breakers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

02C-04-5

Detail 23535078

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. On cook line, in reach-in freezers, all housemade foods with no date tracking, filled with cooked and raw meats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 23535079

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth for dumplings, bamboo utensil for cleaning woks not constructed to be easily cleaned or durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 23535081

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cloth used to cover dumplings heavily soiled, in standing water 86F next to dumplings station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 21

14-31-5

Detail 23530729

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler, cooked chicken feet in black trash bag, approximately 25#. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23530721

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp and raw chicken over unwashed broccoli. Raw beef over unwashed bean sprouts. Raw pork dumplings over unwashed onions. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23530735

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in far right side reach-in cooler, cooked beef (73F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator states items are discarded after 4 hours. Printed time as a public health control form for operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23530720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter: cooked pork dumplings (99F - Hot Holding) for 3 hours per operator. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23530723

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dishwashing area, chlorine stored over shrimp and next to mushrooms. Operator separated foods from chemicals. Corrected on site. Under front counter, cleaning chemicals stored next to bucket of sauce, sugar packets. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23530734

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing 2 vacuum breakers. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23530727

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bamboo scraper for woks and cloth for dumplings excessively soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23530716

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in front line handwash sink near counter. Spoon in handwash sink just outside of dishwashing area. Operator removed items from sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23530732

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/ observed 2 servers and 4 cooks preparing food, no certified food managerAÂ present. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 23530731

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. On cook line, in reach-in freezers, all housemade foods with no date tracking, filled with cooked and raw meats. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23530722

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled in dining room, one unlabeled next to tall reach-in freezer by cook line. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23530733

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top sides of warewashing machine, under edges. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23530724

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On vegetables storage table three no handle bowls as scoops. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23530728

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On front line in kitchen, employee personal items, drinks and food over food prep and storage table. On front counter cell phone with glassware for drinks. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 23530725

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth for dumplings, bamboo utensil for cleaning woks not constructed to be easily cleaned or durable. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23530715

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler buckets sauces, boxes duck stored on floor. Observed employee prepping beef in back dishwashing area, container of beef on ground, boxes shrimp on ground. In back dry storage hallway, buckets and boxes containing non-potentially hazardous foods stored on ground. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23530730

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer far right cook line. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23530718

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At entrance to cook line, salt and sugar scoops in white containers with handles in contact with foods. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23530719

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cloth used to cover dumplings heavily soiled, in standing water 86F next to dumplings station. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23530717

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In triple sink, raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23530726

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle on cook line per operator filled with water not labeled. Warning

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23122781

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also on counter near walk-in cooler, preserved duck eggs (86F ambient - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Operator states eggs were shipped and received at room temperature. Discussed proper receiving and storage with operator. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23122778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line across from wok station, cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) per operator for 1 hour 45 minutes. Operator states chicken is discarded at end of lunch. Emailed operator time as a public health control form and explained use. Also on counter near walk-in cooler, preserved duck eggs (86F ambient - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Operator states eggs were shipped and received at room temperature. Discussed proper receiving and storage with operator. See stop sale.

03C-89-4

Detail 23122782

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures. Operator states chicken feet in large reach-in cooler far end cook line have only been partially cooked, still partially raw. Emailed form to operator and discussed use.

31A-11-4

Detail 23122780

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tools in handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Operator cleared the sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23122777

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled on front counter. Operator labeled the chemicals. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23122779

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop near entrance to kitchen in standing water 99F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 22867967

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine available.

02C-02-5

Detail 22867969

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed cooked food prepared onsite over 24 hours per operator, not properly date marked.

12B-07-4

Detail 22867966

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on prep table/shelf above prep table next to the microwave and on shelf next to rear reach in refrigeration unit.

13-03-4

Detail 22867968

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation multiple people in kitchen not wearing any hair protection.

14-34-4

Detail 22867971

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust streak on the left side of the interior of the ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 22867970

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of walk in refrigerator and reach in cooler next to the steamer with build up of food debris.

Jul 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22158755

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat Turnip Cake. Operator removed shrimp Repeat from 05-25-2023 . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22158752

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw duck over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.

11-26-1

Detail 22158756

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 the Employee Health Reporting Agreements DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Observed employees signing during inspection.

08B-49-4

Detail 22158753

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drinks inside front counter cooler. Operator removed personal food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22158754

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and Bluetooth speaker on shelf above prep table in kitchenn

10-08-5

Detail 22158757

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda station at front counter. Operator removed ice scoop

May 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22019030

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw shrimp and raw scallops stored behind cooked ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator switched raw shrimp and scallops to front. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22019027

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-05-4

Detail 22019028

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

14-01-5

Detail 22019029

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22019032

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

10-12-5

Detail 22019031

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22019034

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 22019033

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water.

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 21868546

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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21868541

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand washing sink . Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21868549

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21868543

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

11-26-1

Detail 21868545

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21868544

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in walk in cooler not date marked after 24 hours. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21868542

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21868548

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21868547

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth in front kitchen counter. Operator removed wet cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-11-4

Detail 21527306

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.