Dragon Gate
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Dragon Gate has 23 inspections in the public record. On Sep 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dragon Gate on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON WALLS UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Dec 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL IN LOBBY AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER SERVICE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED WITH REPORTS PER SERVICE AGREEMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS PEST CONTROL COMES EVERY SIX MONTHS. REPORTS IN LOG ARE DATED 10/3/23 AND 6/25/24; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK THAT SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C)."
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY SEASONINGS AND GRAINS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMALL OVEN NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IS HEAVILY SOILED. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING/BAKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD/SEASONING CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES IN ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD/SEASONINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND OUT NEAR THE FRONT DINING AREA NEAR REGISTER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 7, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,STARCH,ETC.).MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 45.9F,SHRIMP 59.0F, EGGS 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 NOTED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT NOODLES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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May 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. -
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO KIT TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE.POLICY TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-18-18,REPORT#2229889 #47) 4-202.16 OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FREEZER CHEST DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. #58)OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN(COS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD BOTTLES MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED IT INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR NOT CLEANED.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE,MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 18, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT NEAR SERVICE COUNTER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FREEZER CHEST DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET UNDER FRYER AT FOOD PREP AREA GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER NEXT TO REAR DOOR ADJACENT TO YHE KITCHEN.INSTRUTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY LABLE/DATE FOODS. NOTED FOODS (COCONUT MILK)STORED IN NUMBER !0 CANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER (PLASTIC/STAINLESS STEEL)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND TO USE SOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY CEILING PANELS NEAR HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN NOTED BLACK CHAR ON WALL AT WEST SIDE OF HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH FOREIGN MATTER ISIDE SHIELD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE WEST WALL. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES (CLUTTER) BEING STORED AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS AND ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL, CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL, CARDBOARD, DUCT TAPE AND GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP, PREP TABLES, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DINING AREA. FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER, FRYER, AND STOVE IN REAR PREP WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. HOOD AND FILTER HAS DUST BUILD UP. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND STORE ITEMS SIX INCES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER STOVE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSE KEEPING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND STOVE NEEDS CLEANING, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,RICE, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
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Aug 28, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED HEAVY COATING OF BORIC ACID APPLIED UNDER AND BEHIND PLASTIC CRATES,WHICH ON TOP THE CRATES DRY OPENED FOOD WAS STORED(RICE,FLOUR ETC).BORIC ACID WAS APPLIED ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF THE PREP AREA,BEHIND COOLERS. A 16oz.PLASTIC OPEN BOTTLE(ALMOST FINISHED) WAS STORE ON FLOOR BY THE CRATES AND OPENED FOOD.OWNER STATED THAT HE APPLIED BORIC ACID.INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL ADVICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,PROVIDE ENCLOSED CONTAINERS WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON TOP THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SHOE STORED ON SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE THE OTHER ON FLOOR BY THE TABLE,INSTRUCTED PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS AND MENU PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE AND BUILD-UP DUST
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Jul 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SEAT OVERS IN DINING AND IN KITCHEN WITH SPLITS AND CUTS ALL OVER. REPAIR RUST ON COUNTER SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK, AND HAND WASH SINK BY TOILET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR HALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HAND LING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTE TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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May 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage racks need cleaning.
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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.floors under heavy equipment need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls that had peeling paint in prep area shall be repair.ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep area, dining area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathroom need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Gate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Gate on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Gate?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Dragon Gate.
Has Dragon Gate's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Gate have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dragon Gate means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dragon Gate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Gate is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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