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DIM SUM HOUSE

2440 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3453233
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8744290
DBPR license4508912

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#12High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -dinner napkin used to cover rice rolls in preparation

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef behind cooked pork in holding unit beside cook line. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked beef (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F – Cold Holding); bean sprouts (51F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs(51F – Cold Holding); all held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for rapid chill. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health control. Retemped 30 minutes later…cooked beef 42F, cooked chicken 41F, cooked noodles 40F, pooled eggs 45F, bean sprouts 41F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by cook line. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate11-26-1

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. -1 employee

#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -barbecue pork and custard in upright reach in cooler in kitchen

#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -back kitchen. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic36-62-4

Basic – 2 Lights not functioning over steam area

#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -to go area

#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating soup in to go area

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees on cook line wearing watches and bracelets while preparing food.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler -walk in cooler door at bottom -strainer in back kitchen

#7Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -stored directly on ice machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven doors on cook line

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door -filters on ice machine

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -hot and sour soup and chicken corn soup not covered on holding unit underneath microwave.

#11Basic21-01-4

Basic – Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. -to go area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.