China Dragon Restaurant

2440 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2023

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at China Dragon Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 27, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. China Dragon Restaurant's record stops at Dec 27, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other DeLand restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

01B-14-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with dirt at cookline .

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at employee bathroom handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard placed under rice cookers.

14-45-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Whirlpool reach in cooler gasket torn, in kitchen.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer chest gasket soiled with grime. Cookline equipment soiled with grime by woks , sides of fryers.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Raw beef thawing in bin with water , by three compartment sink.

06-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in lowboy unit not datemarked from 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer guard soiled with encrusted food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline makeline gadket soiled with dirt -ventilation hood is soiled with grease . Operator has cleaning scheduled for today.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Dragon Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Dragon Restaurant on file is from Dec 27, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Dragon Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Dragon Restaurant.

How does China Dragon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

China Dragon Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 73.

Has China Dragon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Dragon Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at China Dragon Restaurant 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.

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