Dragon Fire

2 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Dragon Fire has been inspected three times since 2013. On Sep 16, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Dragon Fire is from Sep 16, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN CORBERS AND ALONG WALLS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS AT COOKING LINE. OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING KINE. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTIAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. RUNNING DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER NEAR FRONT EXIT. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. REMOVE OR REPAIR NON WORKING COOLER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN DOORS NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF BOTH DOORS. APPROXIMATLY 10 MICE DROPPING FOUND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING. AREA CLEANED AND SANITIZED. RODENTPROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID CRACKED AND BROKEN WITH LARGE HOLES IN COVER. LID MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE WASHABLPE AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERV ED EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN CORBERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS AT COOKING LINE. OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING KINE. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTIAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. RUNNING DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER NEAAR FRONT EXIT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTIAN AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. REMOVE OR REPAIR NON WORKING COOLER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR. DO NOT STORE POTS AND PANS DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FRON DUST DIRT AND CONTAMINANTS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 18, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT SIDE STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH SPRING TO TOILET ROOM DOOR TO MAKE IT SELF CLOSING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Fire last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Fire on file is from Sep 16, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Fire?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dragon Fire.

Has Dragon Fire's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Fire have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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