China Dragon 8
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at China Dragon 8, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
China Dragon 8's latest score of 33 falls below the New Port Richey average of 78. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies were present; the operator killed them and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. The operator cleaned the thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The cutting board is soiled with a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The operator placed batteries in the probe thermometer and calibration the thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor behind the fryer basket machine is soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the walk in cooler is soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
33
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of hoisin sauce 60oz. 1 can ketchup 7 lb, 2oz, 1 can bamboo shoots 6lb 2 oz
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw shrimp over produce, sauces, moved to other shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray with hammer on top of sink, table with sheet tray in front of sink, operator removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting board at lift top on cook line Reach in cooler on cook line, operator cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Ope bottle of water, open cup. Moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of hoisin sauce 60oz. 1 can ketchup 7 lb, 2oz, 1 can bamboo shoots 6lb 2 oz All dented at seam
08B-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker Handle of walk in cooler Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok Tub of broccoli on floor in walk in cooler , both moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef on trays in vertical freezer, operator moved chicken to bottom. Raw chicken over pork in chest freezer, operator moved pork to other freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In reach in cooler across from fryer - paper towel under egg rolls and chicken, operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler across from fryers torn
14-11-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator cutting broccoli that has not been washed operator moved all broccoli to sink and washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Plastic forks, paper towels stored in bathroom. Operator moved to shelf in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can by hand wash sink in kitchen, only by back door and front counter **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
47
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under fried fried chicken
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart - fresh garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 45 minutes ago, operator moved back to cooler, put ice under pan Poultry (62F - Cold Holding) on counter by fryer, moved back to refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken and shrimp over bags of onions operator moved some to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw pork marinating in black storage containers Cooked pork in grocery bags in chest freezer
14-15-4
55
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken and eggs over sauce and cooked chicken In 2 door freezer - raw chicken over cooked chicken Operator moved all items to correct order **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line lift top
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form (5030-103)
11-26-1
70
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding), employee put in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw beef over washed and cut mushrooms and green peppers in reach in cooler Raw chicken above cooked pork in cooler Food has been moved to proper food storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Sanitizer establishment is using is not for food contact surfaces, employee went to store and came back with the proper bleach for food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in hand sink, rice cooker in front of hand sink, pan and rice cooker moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Establishment using a paint brush for sauce, operator removed and discarded brush **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beef, chicken and pork in freezer not marked with dates
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, fried chicken, egg rolls, chicken in walk in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for entire establishment, water temperature 95F, operator turned hot water heater up, water temperature now at 107F
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice cooker on shelf next to hand sink, no splash guard protecting rice from splash from hand sink
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of celery on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in all reach in freezers
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled Walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Dragon 8 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Dragon 8 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Dragon 8?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Dragon 8.
How does China Dragon 8 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
China Dragon 8 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has China Dragon 8's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Dragon 8 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Dragon 8 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Dragon 8 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Dragon 8 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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