SERIOUS DUMPLINGS

Name: SERIOUS DUMPLINGS
Address: 929 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRING, FL, 33071, US
Rating: 49.8

929 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRING, FL 33071

License #1619095

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49.8 Grade F / 100

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SERIOUS DUMPLINGS in CORAL SPRING currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 9 critical, 6 major, 21 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[08B-38-4] Observed containers with sauces stored on kitchen floor.
[10-20-4] Not
[21-12-4] Not
[08A-05-6] Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice and cooked chicken wings in glass door refrigerator. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf
[03A-02-5] At the time of callback inspection, dumplings cold held at 46F in flip top cooler. Items placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on dumplings.
[53B-01-5] Not
[11-26-1] Not

Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
[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.
[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
[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.
[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.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 00 ppm.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can hoisin sauce in dry storage area.
[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
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ss items not stored inverted above reach in freezer.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dry storage shelf has a large build up of food debris.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Food thermometer hung on wall next to circuit breaker covered in dust and debris
[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
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher in hand wash sink. Operator removed
[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
[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.
[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.
[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
[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
[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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food behind stove with no cover/hair restraint.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pitcher of water and ice, with no lid or overhead protection, on counter.

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