China Dragon Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
China Dragon Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so China Dragon Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers stored in handwash sink at back kitchen. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bins.
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of frozen raw beef thawing in three-compartments sink without running water.
06-01-5
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soup container with no handle used to dispense sugar bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin and flour bin.
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin and flour bin.
02D-01-5
74
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entered kitchen from outside, then engaged to work with food without washing hands. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator, employee washed hands properly at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a case of whole bak chop in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
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. Provided by email.
11-26-1
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 by email.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on steam table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water temped 103 F. Operator replaced hot water temped 150 F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg roll, breaded chicken and various items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Dragon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Dragon Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Dragon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Dragon Restaurant.
How does China Dragon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Dragon Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Dragon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Dragon Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Dragon Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Dragon Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Dragon Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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