Dragon Express
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Dragon Express, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Dragon Express' latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used in corn starch bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored stored in food preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored in floor inside walk in frezzer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on cooks line floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
02D-01-5
74
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked chicken stored inside a cardboard box inside walk in cooler.
14-86-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handles have buildup of old food.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One hood filter is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Bottom of reach in cooler is soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves have rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back screen door has a hole in it. **Repeat Violation**
36-60-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original container and placed in plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
02D-01-5
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working with raw chicken changed gloves without washing his hands. Had a conversation about proper handwashing techniques owner washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on any prepared foods inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without an handle used as scoop inside sugar bin on cooks line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One hood filter is broke and in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice cooker in back kitchen area lid is in disrepair.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor on cooks line. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white freezer by entrance to kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line is soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves have rust on cooks line.
14-33-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen door has a a hole in it.
36-60-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind rice cooker on front line.
36-27-5
32
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above kitchen prep area acoustic ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline in disrepair. Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer near front door in disrepair. Rust pitted Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath equipment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer. Wall behind refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of rice container under prep area in back soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor. Box of meat stored on floor in wall in freezer. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer near front entrance. Build up of ice in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching uncooked rice. Discussed with operator. Handle touching salt in front kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Handle touching uncooked rice. Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign near front kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled on cookline. Interior of reach in cooler soiled next to register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
50
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce, discussed with operator. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up glove off ground, then proceeded to prepare raw chicken. Discussed with operator proper hand washing. Employee rewashed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, employee rewashed hands in approved hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above kitchen prep area acoustic ceiling. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking from bottom of reach in cooler on cookline, discussed with operator. Condensation leaking from bottom of drink cooler next to register. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed in walk in cooler. One dead roach observed under reach in freezer near front entrance. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks and personal food in walk in cooler not separate from food to be served to public. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline in disrepair. Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer near front door in disrepair. Rust pitted Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath equipment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer. Wall behind refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of rice container under prep area in back soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor. Box of meat stored on floor in wall in freezer. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Bags of rice stored in exposed patio area outside, discussed with operator on bringing back inside. Operator brought food inside at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer near front entrance. Build up of ice in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching uncooked rice. Discussed with operator. Handle touching salt in front kitchen area. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign near front kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled on cookline. Interior of reach in cooler soiled next to register. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers near front register not inverted. Discussed with operator. Togo containers on top of reach in cooler not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
29-49-6
19
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
70
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Ice buildup scraped ice off sides by operator, ice buildup on bottom. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: observed water leaking from hand sink pipe next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Most recent plans show a handwashing sink on the cook line. Observed no handwashing sink on line. Only handwashing sink located in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Operator installed handwashing sink, waiting for plumber to install water line but not connected at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Screening on upper two foot of wall in storage area unenclosed containing egg rolls, sodas and single service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Food removed from unenclosed storage area to dry storage room located outside with no door. (door is ready to be installed) discussed with operator about installing door. **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Ice buildup scraped ice off sides by operator, ice buildup on bottom. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Wall in prep area soiled with debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of cook line soiled. Floor of prep area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: observed water leaking from hand sink pipe next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
35
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Most recent plans show a handwashing sink on the cook line. Observed no handwashing sink on line. Only handwashing sink located in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Screening on upper two foot of wall in storage area unenclosed containing egg rolls, sodas and single service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Ice buildup scraped ice off sides by operator, ice buildup on bottom. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and greens above ready to eat soy sauce. Operator moved at time of inspection to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Wall in prep area soiled with debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of cook line soiled. Floor of prep area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: observed water leaking from hand sink pipe next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
32
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse rice pot without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper sanitizing procedure for manual dishwashing. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard used to contain egg rolls. Operator switched to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Marinated raw chicken above bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Operator moved to correct location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMPS AT 2:05pm SECOND TEMPS 36F AT 2:45pm) operator moved to freezer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table , operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Observed customer enter through kitchen. Asked if they worked at the establishment, stated they did not. **Warning**
43-10-4
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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed employee leave egg rolls out at room temperature to cool. Egg roll (101F - Cooling) at 2:25pm RETEMPT AT 3:01pm 94F. Operator put into walk in cooler to cool at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Most recent plans show a handwashing sink on the cook line. Observed no handwashing sink on line. Only handwashing sink located in prep area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to three compartment sink in dish area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Establishment does not have current well water testing report on site. Spoke to company that handles the testing and he will be emailing over the quarterly sampling report. Establishment has notebook with monthly testing dates. Email provided by well testing company showing compliance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee without lid in food prep area next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on shelf with establishment food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Screening on upper two foot of wall in storage area unenclosed containing egg rolls, sodas and single service items. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut broccoli without washing, educated operator about washing produce before prepping. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use container used to scoop soy sauce under prep table in prep area. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and greens above ready to eat soy sauce. Operator moved at time of inspection to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Wall in prep area soiled with debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of cook line soiled. Floor of prep area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area. **Warning**
29-11-4
8
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hole in tiles above walk in freezer and walk in fridge.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket with beef on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cans, boxes and food wrappers on side of building near dumpster.
33-19-4
82
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink has spatula and food residue inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in diced onions. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile has a hole above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food prep table. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken bin on ground in walk in cooler. Manager placed bin on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice. Manager lifted handle above rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on counter near hand wash sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in bucket.
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Express on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Express?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Dragon Express.
How does Dragon Express compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Dragon Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Dragon Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon Express have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dragon Express 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 Dragon Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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