Dragonbites

2104 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2020, Dragonbites has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 24, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dragonbites is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2021

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA JUST RIGHT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIGHTS IN FROMT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING ONE OVER THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERTAOR, ONE AT FRONT DOOR AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN AND THE OTHER LEFT OF THE FRONT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR ALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCKBOARDS COMING LOOSE FROM WALL BEHIND THE TWO BURNER STOVE IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 31, 2020

Reinspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Dec 18, 2020

License

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE CABINET LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragonbites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragonbites on file is from Sep 24, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragonbites?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dragonbites.

Has Dragonbites' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dragonbites 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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