China Dragon
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
33
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at China Dragon, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No Vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not date marked. Discussed with operator.
01C-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink blocker by mop bucket. Employee removed mop bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at front register used filter water for drinking. Sanitizer bucket stored in sink. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink used to filter water for ice machine. Operator disconnected filter to ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snow crab legs thawed inside three compartment sink with non-running water. Discussed with operator to thaw frozen foods with running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sticky Fly trap and bug zapper stored over back kitchen prep table. Operator removed both items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potato starch and cases of bottled water stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 bicycles in back kitchen area next to mop sink. Employee relocated to outside of establishment during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in Walk in cooler not identified or segregated. Operator segregated personal food during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on top of shelf on front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
33
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over garlic in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated raw shell eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Snow crab legs stored in shopping bags in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash equipment and not sanitize. Discussed with operator and had employee rewash and sanitize equipment before use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of dented cocktail sauce with horseradish. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at 2 Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Discussed with operator to maintain shellstock tags in chronological order. **Warning**
01C-05-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink next to back Walk in cooler and three compartment sink used to store pot lid and shell fish tags. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator the importance to obtain a chemical test kit when using chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to ceiling over mop sink. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans of dented cocktail sauce with horseradish not segregated. Operator segregated during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drinks stored over Reach in cooler on front line. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on front line cook area and Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
17
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pan with no sanitizer only soap and water. Discussed with operator the importance of wash rinse and sanitize. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken made at 11:30am inspector checked temperature at 3:08 pm tested at 108 f. Did not cool from 135 f to 70f within 2 hours no temperatures taken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken made at 11:30am inspector checked temperature at 3:08 pm tested at 108 f. Did not cool from 135 f to 70f within 2 hours no temperatures taken. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
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. Establishment using a sanitizer not for food contact surfaces. Employee went to store to buy correct sanitizer. Observed correct sanitizer for food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Wash hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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 by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covering noodles cooked and fried chicken with wrapping during cooling process **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 72 f ran over 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-24-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
16-37-1
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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing sinks.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at hand washing sink by cash register. Tested at 79f ran over 2 minutes. At all hand washing sinks. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table on cooks line **Warning**
12B-07-4
20
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Dragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Dragon on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Dragon?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Dragon.
How does China Dragon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Dragon most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Dragon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Dragon have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Dragon 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Dragon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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