China Dragon 18th St
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2015
67
Score
China Dragon 18th St has been inspected 14 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at China Dragon 18th St is from Dec 18, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which China Dragon 18th St's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND SEASONINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED, DISCOLORED, AND DEEP GROOVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK AREA, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS(ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS, FANS, VENTILATION HOOD, WALL VENTS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOYER NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND FRONT DINING AREA.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND SEASONINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED, DISCOLORED, AND DEEP GROOVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK AREA, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS(ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS, FANS, VENTILATION HOOD, WALL VENTS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOYER NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND FRONT DINING AREA.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ICE MACHINE, BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILNG TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF CARRYOUT CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 8, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE-BUILD ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO,MUST REPAIR REAR SLOW DRAINING KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE-BUILD ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO,MUST REPAIR REAR SLOW DRAINING KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, COLD HOLD UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD-UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CANOPY OVER GRILL HAS BUILD-UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA HAS DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS THUR-OUT PREMISES HAS BUILD-UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOXES, SODA, AND SUPPLIES ON FLOOR. MUST LIFT ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES ALL FLOOR AND WALLS.
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Feb 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. ONE HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND THE OTHER IS CLOGGED AFTER RUNNING WATER. BOTH RUN ON THE SAME WATER LINE AND PIPE IS FROZEN. OWNER OF RESTAURANT STATES THAT DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER PIPE UNFREEZES BY LATE AFTERNOON, EARLY EVENING. INSTRUCTED TO USE WASHROOM WHICH IS NEXT TO KITCHEN FOR HANDWASHING. BOTH SINKS MUST BE OPERABLE UPON REINSPECTION IN FIVE DAYS PER AREA SUPERVISOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES). CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN FRYERS AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR LEAKING FROM PIPE AT CLOGGED HANDSINK.
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Nov 9, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK RICE,FLOUR,CORN STARCH AND SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED . INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO LABEL BULK FOODS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN NUMBER 10 CAN (KETCHUP) INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO A PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINER
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Jul 27, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE STEAM TABLE PAN LIDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER THE WOKS ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT THE DEAD FLIES FROM THE HALLWAY LIGHT SHIELD.
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May 11, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED OPEN FOODS ARE NOT BEING DATED, LABEL AND DATE OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN DIRTY SPACES BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE KNIFE SHARPENING STEEL IS DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD UTENSILS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE GREASY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED OPEN FOODS ARE NOT BEING DATED, LABEL AND DATE OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN DIRTY SPACES BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE KNIFE SHARPENING STEEL IS DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD UTENSILS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE GREASY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE BASEBOARDS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Jul 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM WEST WALL AND MICE DROPPINGS 20-25 SOUTH WALL IN THE GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND IN THE GARAGE. REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE SECOND EXPOSED SINK IS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Dragon 18th St last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Dragon 18th St on file is from Dec 18, 2015. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Dragon 18th St?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at China Dragon 18th St.
Has China Dragon 18th St's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Dragon 18th St have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Dragon 18th St means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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