Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Pembroke Pines restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork in same container as cooked chicken Employee removed raw pork **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser in food prep room unable to dispense paper towel Operator replaced batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork a cooked pork ribs in Walk In Cooler not date marked. Employee labeled and date marked container **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop and ladles stored in standing water Employee removed raw utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, egg rolls in Walk In Cooler not covered Employee covered foods **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs being thawed in standing water Employee placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employees using his cellphone with gloves while engaging in food preparation. After brief education, employees then changed gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwashing station block with garbage container. Operator relocate garbage container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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. Observed no proof that some employees were informed of their health responsibilities.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed no date marked on cooked pork transfer from walk in freezer more than 24 hours.
02C-04-5
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on all cooked food stored in walk in cooler. Per operator items cooked more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee personal foods stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oils stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler. -Observed containers with cut lettuce and peppers stored in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of unwashed vegetables stored over cut pepper in walk in cooler. Operator removed cut peppers and stored properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several in-use wet wiping cloths at cook line not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
35
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on prep table. Operator killed and sanitizer areas. No utensils or food items were on prep table at this time. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw steak cold held in glass door reach in cooler at 44F. Per operator, meat transfer to unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings hot held at 109F. Per operator, chicken cooker 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 278F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense raw rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed rice lid in dry storage area lid broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with sauces stored on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut lettuce stored in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed lemons stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
47
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. wonton (72F - Cold Holding); cooked diced pork (70F - Cold Holding), observed both food containers in ambient temperature, per employee food held less than two hours, ice added and food moved to lower cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of paints and construction hardware stored on under shelf , next to single service plates in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. 2 whole ducks and one piece of pork belly hanging on storage rack, touching soiled and rusted shelf, inside walk in cooler. Employee removed to be covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork and chicken. Raw pork in bags over uncovered tray of fried chicken nuggets, employee moved tray of chicken nuggets to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles of Windex and Lysol by service area. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. card board boxes used to store egg rolls. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door and curtains in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two doors glass cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside container of sugar, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Storage racks and shelves around entire kitchen with substantial build up of rust
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer
36-73-4
35
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects landing on walls and in-use cutting board in food preparation area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from cooked corn in reach in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator touch cooked rice with bare hand. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked ribs transfer from walk-in freezer to walk-in cooler from yesterday morning not date mark. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per chef, chicken cooked yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping clothes stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on microwave doors. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on shelf above food preparation table at cookline. -Observed employee clothes stored on shelf at dishwashing area next to clean utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed various takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed underneath running water. -Observed beef thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator transfer to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
23
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked duck meat cold held in glass door cooler at 46°F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer item to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 12:52 p.m. , cut lettuce and cut bob chow held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, items cut at 12:00 p.m. Operator correctly time marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ribs hot held at 118 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Advice chef to reheat ribs to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked ribs held in walk-in cooler. Per operator, ribs cooked on 10/24/2023.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Observed oyster tags not marked last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager returned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open container in food preparation area. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees on cookline engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on glass door refrigerator at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of soil residues buildup on glass door refrigerator shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
29
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice stored in dirty cooking pot, employee removed rice, to clean and sanitize cooking pot. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cardboard box to stored bean sprouts, operator removed from box and stored on grade food plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Poster emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restrooms
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Sliding glass door cooler in cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking water from bottle, wile preparing food in cook line, manager instructed, water both discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of food, inside WIF
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -outer glass door - hood filters in cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sliding glass door cooler, substantial build up of soil, food debris and grease
22-16-4
41
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator is cleaning interior of ice machine at this time. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reachin freezer in hallway towards dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Observed ice buildup inside reachin freezer in hallway towards dry storage room. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -Observed utensils in standing water at dipper well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: -Observed utensils in standing water at dipper well. **Time Extended**
10-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed door on white reachin freezer in h@LL way next to dry storage room door in disrepair with insulation exposed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: -Observed door on white reachin freezer in hallway next to dry storage **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed exterior of storage bins soiled in dishwashing/prep area. -Observed exterior of walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance. -Observed walk-in cooler air curtains soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: -Observed exterior of walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance. -Observed walk-in cooler air curtains soiled with mold like substance **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant.
How does Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese 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 Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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