Dragon Boat Restaurant

5645 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Dragon Boat Restaurant stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Feb 1, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dragon Boat Restaurant dates to Feb 1, 2017.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 1, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR HOT WATER TANK (BY EXIT DOOR).
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BEING USED FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND MULTI USE UTENSIL AND MUST HAVE AN ACCEPTABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER (BLEACH, QUATS OR IODINE). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER PROVIDES AN APPROVED SANITIZER (BOUGHT BLEACH FROM GROCERY STORE NEXT DOOR) TO ALLOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1961165 ISSUED ON 09-23-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - USING CARD BOARD BOXES ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SURFACES THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, #34 - FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, 12/23/2016 #35 - CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, AND STAINED CEILING TILE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND REPLACE STAINED TILE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE ALL FREEZERS. MUST USED FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.(MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS).-----------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAY (WITH CIGARETTE ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS) ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) VIOLATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (c)
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARD BOARD BOXES ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SURFACES THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, AND STAINED CEILING TILE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND REPLACE STAINED TILE,
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARD BOARD BOXES ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SURFACES THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA NOT CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE DAILY,
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WEARING DIRTY APRON, INSTRUCT TO PROVIDE CLEAN GARMENTS WHILE COOKING AND HANDLING FOOD,
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED (FOR FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS)STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------MUST CLEAN REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR BUCKET WITH SANITIZING (BLEACH) SOLUTION.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, cooler and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving in rear storage area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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May 22, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Must provide splash guards to exposed hand sink between 3 compartment, and prep table.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields above kitchen prep area, must provide light shields to prep area lights.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, rear kitchen area need cleaning(detailed).
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May 21, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Boat Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Boat Restaurant on file is from Feb 1, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Boat Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dragon Boat Restaurant.

Has Dragon Boat Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Boat Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dragon Boat Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.