BRADENTON, Manatee County

DIM SUM KING

8194 TOURIST CENTER DR, BRADENTON, FL 34201

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Dec 17, 2025
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 24257444

High Priority - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 24257445

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24257450

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 24257448

Intermediate - 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.

36-34-5

Detail 24257446

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24257442

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24257449

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure and screens ripped open.

14-17-4

Detail 24257447

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and dry storage area Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24257443

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease dripping down the wall next to the hood into a light box. Repeat Violation

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 23907632

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23907635

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23907636

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23907638

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23907631

Basic - 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.

12B-07-4

Detail 23907630

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23907637

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23907634

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler and dry storage area.

36-27-5

Detail 23907633

Basic - 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, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 23470636

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation

12A-12-4

Detail 23470635

High Priority - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 23470640

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 23470637

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 23470634

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23470632

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees handling food and plate ware without a hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 23470638

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

35B-03-4

Detail 23470639

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 23470633

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels used to wipe down cutting boards in use with ready to eat food. Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 23014293

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23014300

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23014299

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to dish machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 23014297

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 23014295

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23014298

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee scooping rice with a plastic bowl and no handle.

14-05-4

Detail 23014292

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed 2 different shelves under a food prep table storing food items lined with heavily soiled cardboard.

35B-03-4

Detail 23014294

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without an automatic closure.

21-10-4

Detail 23014296

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels used to wipe down cutting boards in use with ready to eat food. Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22660563

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 22660566

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 22660568

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22660567

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored above prep table. Repeat Violation

36-63-4

Detail 22660564

Basic - 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.

08B-38-4

Detail 22660565

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cornstarch and potato starch stored on floor under shelf in back kitchen.

21-10-4

Detail 22660562

Basic - 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, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-09-4

Detail 22269734

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22269737

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22269732

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. Observed some employee illness reports completed but not all. Operator will complete Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22269730

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22269736

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on shelf above prep table. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22269731

Basic - 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.

08B-38-4

Detail 22269735

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22269733

Basic - 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.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 21621187

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel in contact with turnips in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and replaced with liner approved for food contact. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21621184

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21621183

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of microwave in kitchen across from cook line on prep table.

29-18-4

Detail 21621185

Basic - Drain covers missing throughout kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 21621186

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris near reach-in freezer chest off cookline, in prep area, and in warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21271342

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Garlic (53F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) in three door and two hood reach-in cooler on cook line stacked above fill line. Operator stated the items had been in the cooler for 30 minutes. The operator moved and stored in below cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21271338

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored on shelf above raw vegetable next to reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21271337

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution in sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 200 ppm. Employee made new chlorine solution that read at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

52-03-4

Detail 21271339

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crabmeat rangoons listed on menu but imitation krab is in item. Operator corrected on menus with relabeling. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21271341

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles in service area without label.

22-20-5

Detail 21271340

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 21271343

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in hallway with walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21271336

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sauce stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21271345

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near dishmachine with an accumulation of a mold-like substance and in kitchen behind floor mixer.

21-12-4

Detail 21271344

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths not stored inside sanitizing solution in front wait station and in kitchen. Employee moved and stored correctly.

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 21038722

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21038721

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp, chicken, and pork in Walkin Freezer without date mark. Spoke to manager about dating procedures.

22-20-5

Detail 21038729

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21038727

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers in multiple bulk bins such as sugar, salt, msg without handles. Manager corrected by removing the containers. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 21038724

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing coving in hallway outside Walkin Freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21038723

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed broccoli, Congee, and other sauces stored on floor in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21038725

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in sugar, salt, and msg bins. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21038728

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21038726

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in Walkin Cooler with rust. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

12A-29-4

Detail 20894567

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled there phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

08A-05-6

Detail 20894560

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20894561

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and soiled though out the kitchen. Can opener blade soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 20894557

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

53A-05-6

Detail 20894570

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/

05-08-4

Detail 20894556

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

53B-13-5

Detail 20894559

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 14 employees 5 have food handler training.

22-20-5

Detail 20894565

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20894569

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 20894571

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels used to to cover dough. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20894572

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on the cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 20894562

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20894568

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20894564

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Floor fan in the kitchen soiled. Exterior of all food containers in the kitchen soiled. Dry storage shelves soiled though out the kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 20894566

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20894563

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Exterior walls and doors of the walk-in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 20894558

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the towels in a sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site