DUMPLING KING
237 NE 167TH ST, N MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
License #2330494
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →DUMPLING KING in N MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.1 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 March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 7 critical, 12 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 23, 2026 included 4 critical violations, 1 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside container of cooked rice with no handle inside reach in cooler in dry storage room.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored in hand sink at front counter.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt and MSG at cook line not labeled. Operator labeled products.
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly next to cook line.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on floor underneath cook line.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over fried chicken wings inside standing reach in cooler. Observed raw pork over cooked cabbage inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boba pearls (60F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed heavy grease buildup between cooking equipment.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bok choy stored directly inside non food grade bag inside standing reach in cooler in kitchen.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line.
- [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fried chicken wings stored inside cardboard box inside standing reach in cooler.
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