Dim Sum King
8194 Tourist Center Dr, Bradenton, FL 34201 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105621
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (4 repeats)-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 17, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
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
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soiled & rusted can opener on prep table in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed food items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler & chicken feet in bus tubs on hallway floor. Operator moved items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Observed back door without an automatic closure and screens ripped open.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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
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
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.