DIM SUM HOUSE
2440 East Highway 50
Clermont, Florida, 32711
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over steam area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -to go area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating soup in to go area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -stored directly on ice machine Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven doors on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door -filters on ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 21-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -dinner napkin used to cover rice rolls in preparation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by cook line. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -back kitchen. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - 2 Lights not functioning over steam area
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -to go area
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating soup in to go area
- 13-07-4: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.
- 14-11-5: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
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -stored directly on ice machine Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven doors on cook line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door -filters on ice machine
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -hot and sour soup and chicken corn soup not covered on holding unit underneath microwave.
- 21-01-4: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
- 22-57-6: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
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -dinner napkin used to cover rice rolls in preparation
- 08A-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
- 03A-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
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by cook line. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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
- 02C-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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -back kitchen. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish area have lime buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish area have lime buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed three compartment sink from the bar and from the kitchen. Establishment relocated the handwash sink at the bar. Establishment added a service station in the dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
- 22-57-6: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
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over an open package of raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker not at correct location on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish area have lime buildup. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed three compartment sink from the bar and from the kitchen. Establishment relocated the handwash sink at the bar. Establishment added a service station in the dining room. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).