Dim Sum Express
160 Cypress Point Pkwy A106, Palm Coast, FL 32164 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800860
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken above cooked noodles in reach in flip top cooler. Operator organized correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed trash can in front of hand wash sink entrance of kitchen. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed bulk containers with white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar and msg.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed open container employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in deep white freezers.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Observed no covered waste receptacle in both dual restrooms.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.