SERIOUS DUMPLINGS

Name: SERIOUS DUMPLINGS
Address: 929 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRING, FL, 33071, US
Rating: 15

929 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRING, FL 33071

License #1619095

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

15 Grade F / 100

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October 26, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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SERIOUS DUMPLINGS in CORAL SPRING currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 15 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 74 total violations — 21 critical, 15 major, 38 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 26, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over wonton in reach in freezer. Operator removed raw meat to bottom shelf.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed cellular phone.
[53A-05-6] 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/. Observed no certified food manager on duty at this time. The total number of employees currently working is 4.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed floor and salt removed from their original containers not labeled.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of soil residue buildup inside Omcan freezer.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine 00ppm. Operator replenished sanitizer. Final results 100 ppm
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked dumplings and beef cold held at 44-45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on both items for quick chill.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on kitchen floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator placed item underneath running water.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on food preparation tables throughout kitchen.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 00 ppm.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour removed from their original containers not labeled. Operator labeled
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs and then touched clean take out container without washing hands. After brief education, employee then proceeded to wash his hands.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Chef
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs not vertically separated from cooked corn in reach in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice in glass door refrigerator. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed dumplings cold held at 47F in flip top cooler. Per operator, dumplings transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice on item for quick chill.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink at front line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored in hand washing sink.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training available at this time.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container of sugar.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board at double compartment sink. Discolored with multiple black grooves
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can hoisin sauce in dry storage area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone in single service to go container on flip top
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food behind stove with no cover/hair restraint.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dry storage shelf has a large build up of food debris.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly trap filled with small flying insects directly over clean equipment and bowl of raw chicken. Operator removed
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop not kept in clean container, left directly on top of red igloo box containing ice. operator removed
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet used rags under multiple cutting board inside kitchen.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in kitchen above hand wash sink
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ss items not stored inverted above reach in freezer.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags not stored in sanitizer bucket in kitchen area. Instead left on kitchen flip top after use.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can hoisin sauce in dry storage area.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pitcher of water and ice, with no lid or overhead protection, on counter.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Food thermometer hung on wall next to circuit breaker covered in dust and debris
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door reach in cooler; bean sprouts (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4 hrs. Observed reach in cooler left ajar. Operator placed chicken and bean sprouts in reach in freezer for quick chill. Next to dish machine; raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4 hrs. Observed raw chicken sitting out exposed to room temperature. Operator placed chicken in reach in cooler to quick chill
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher in hand wash sink. Operator removed
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator brought soap.