Dragon Bowl Ramen

7542 University Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dragon Bowl Ramen 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up four times.

Dragon Bowl Ramen scores about where you'd expect for a Winter Park restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler is currently out of service. No tcs foods available, used only for dry storage
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water faucet handle in hand wash sink at dish area
29-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over single service items in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Oct 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers with broth in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
90
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside Soy sauce container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water 76F Operator added hot water 182F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Oil containers next to prep station **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nitamago egg not identified on the menu as undercooked **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to dishwasher
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside soy sauce **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow preventor is damaged on the faucet
29-34-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks at the back
51-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler Hoods
36-62-4
78
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Operator sent email showing he took the perp course and is getting ready to take the exam. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
82
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in the kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
70
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility serves undercooked egg with their ramen;printed operator consumer advisory sign **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in the kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and cornstarch at prep area
02D-01-5
78
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set 3 compartment sink to wash dishes
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over dumpling that bag is open **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Soft boiled eggs not identified on menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon on cooks in container with water temping at 82 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food items in original bag thawing under prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone,ear pods and water bottles located on prep table in the back Personal mail stored on bag in a box soda **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Bowl Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Bowl Ramen on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Bowl Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dragon Bowl Ramen.

How does Dragon Bowl Ramen compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Dragon Bowl Ramen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Dragon Bowl Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon Bowl Ramen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dragon Bowl Ramen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dragon Bowl Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Bowl Ramen is inspected around four times per year on average.