Dragon Bowl
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2023
78
Score
Across the available record, Dragon Bowl has 26 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jun 12, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Dragon Bowl is from Jun 12, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Dragon Bowl's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, FAN COVER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND WOK STATION) AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SITTING IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT ( PREP COOLER ). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT SHIELDS; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
78
Apr 5, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FADING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT LABELS IDENTIFY FOOD ITEMS ARE CLEARLY LABELED ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZEER LOCATED BEHIND SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN APPROVED CONTAINERS FOR THE PROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PRPEARATION AREA WITH ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHTOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SITTING IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT ( PREP COOLER ). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55
70
Sep 11, 2020
License
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
2
90
Apr 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE UNUSED STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, RODENT URINE SMELL AND REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORING SITES FOR RODENTS.
55
95
Apr 23, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THAT SAME AREA, ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM OF THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES, ALSO IN THE FRYER CABINET LEDGE AREA AND BY THE MOP SINK UNDERNEATH A BUCKET. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
59
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
38
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
52
82
Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED-NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2365273, DATED 03/04/2020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -38. CONTINUED TO FIND APPROXIMATELY 120 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE MOP SINK, STORAGE RACKS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
59
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES ON THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALL BASE AND FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -THE CEILING TILES AND VENT HAS A THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
56
61
Mar 4, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 120 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE MOP SINK, STORAGE RACKS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TESTING STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING AGENT USED FOR THE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PIC MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT AND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS HAD UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINKS ACCESSIBLE, NOTHING INSIDE, IN FRONT OR BLOCKING SINKS AT NO TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED, REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, OR HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALL BASE AND FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -THE CEILING TILES AND VENT HAS A THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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39
Feb 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND WOK STATION AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
58
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS (57&58) NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 23, 2018. #57 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. #58 MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
60
58
Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION, GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AT WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BACKDRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
58
67
Sep 11, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 40-45 FRUIT FLIES IN MOP ROOM AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. 5-6 HOUSE FLIES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION, GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AT WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BACKDRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
58
61
Aug 30, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION, GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
5
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AT WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BACKDRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS.
55
67
Aug 23, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION, GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6-7 LARGE FLIES IN KITCHEN AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON TABLES, WALL AND CEILING. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT TO HANDLED RESPONSIBILITIES THAT DEMONSTRATES ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE, AND DUTIES. MUST PROVIDE. EXEMPT FROM CITATIONS.
1
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AT WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BACKDRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
58
52
Mar 14, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
82
Sep 12, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS NEEDED FOR OPEN BAGS OF RICE. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LID AND LABEL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
34
82
Jun 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, NOT BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER SHELVING AND AT CORNERS.
34
86
Nov 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN BY PREP TABLE; REPAIR/REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
34
82
Feb 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER (FAR RIGHT SIDE) IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND PIPES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
34
90
Jan 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THIRTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF WHERE THE RICE IS STORED AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM AREAS OBSERVED. MUST HAVE SERVICE FROM ANDERSON BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MARCH 17, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. ESTABLISHMENT HAD THE SUMMARY FROM DECEMBER 2014 POSTED. THE SUMMARY FROM MARCH 17, 2015 WAS FOUND IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CURRENT SUMMARY FROM THE LAST INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
28
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE. THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER (FAR RIGHT SIDE) IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE AND WOKS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND PIPES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS. SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
34
78
Mar 17, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS, FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS AND STRAINERS INSIDE HAND SINKS FOR BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINKS FREE FROM ANY OBSTRUCTION FOR PREORER HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
11
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODOS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.
32
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Dec 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND IN CORNER AREA BY THREE COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BY REAR DOOR TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE PARTICLES INSIDE OF SHIELDS. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO HOLD THE WATER IN WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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82
Apr 15, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPLACED/REPAIRED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING WAS DONE TO EQUIPMENT AS INSTRUCTED; INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
33
90
Apr 8, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF PANTRY IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED HAVING ANDERSON SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT WAS RECENTLY SERVICED BY ANDERSON WHERE NO ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS ONLY A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED APRIL 29, 2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2013 AS DESCRIBED BELOW. #30 MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING) RUBBER GASKETS AND FAN COVERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. #43 MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPLACED/REPAIRED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS AND FAN COVERS) AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVING WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALLBASE BY WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM PANTRY. (JULY 8, 2014)
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
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Jun 5, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT LARGE MULTI USE POTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS AND FAN COVERS) AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
67
Jan 10, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Bowl on file is from Jun 12, 2023. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Dragon Bowl.
Has Dragon Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dragon Bowl have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dragon Bowl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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