Dragon Hot Pot
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
26
Score
Dragon Hot Pot has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Dragon Hot Pot's 26 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored above flip top cooler Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched face then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands
12A-25-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Clams stored inside garbage bag inside walk in freezer. Operator moved to a plastic container **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs stored above cut vegetables inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw beef both products not commercially packaged. Advised operator to stored properly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator was washing cloth towels inside hand washing sink by entrance of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For all hot items and cold items on buffet area. Emailed form to operator **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed poster for operator **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink by ice machine Advised operator to change battery
31B-06-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several sauces stored on the floor inside walk in cooler and outside on kitchen area Advised operator to stored at least 6" from the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
26
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked fish balls - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw squid- overs removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by - server station sink filled with water and towels operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure form for time as a public health for beef, chicken, fish and other foods on Buffett station held on time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter in kitchen.
21-12-4
33
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. No written procedures for food held on four hour time as a public health control at buffet station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw fishnot commercially packaged stored over bamboo shoots. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: At walk in cooler raw fish stored over cooked pork- operator removed and stored properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. No written procedures for food held on four hour time as a public health control at buffet station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in raw pork stored over vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: At walk in cooler raw squid stored over precooked snow crab legs- operator removed,**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Raw chicken stored over pre cooked crawfish. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in raw pork stored over vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: At walk in cooler raw squid stored over precooked snow crab legs- operator removed,**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at multiple handwash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in cooler chilis stored in non food grade/ to-go/ shopping bag- educated operator - employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in raw pork stored over vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server station reach in cooler- long rice cake 58F -cold holding, sliced rice cakes 58F- cold holding , Tofu puffs 58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server station reach in cooler- long rice cake 58F -cold holding, sliced rice cakes 58F- cold holding , Tofu puffs 58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At long cooler at buffet - Fried fish ball 54-58F- cold holding, beef ball 54-58F - cold holding, pork dumpling 52-56F- cold holding, fish tofu 52-57F- cold holding, red sausage 53-57F- cold holding, cuttlefish balls 54-58F- cold holding, udon noodle 54-58F- cold holding, raw bean sprouts 55-58F- cold holding raw frog leg 50-56F - cold holding, raw swai fish 52-56F- cold holding,raw scallops 53-58F- cold holding, cuddle fish 53-58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At buffet station - cooked egg noodle 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30) beef aorta 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), bbq chicken 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), pork belly 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), shrimp 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)squid 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30) salmon 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)butter shrimp 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)steak 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)marinated beef 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 30 minutes- operator placed ice on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area- pork defrosting on counter- operator re over and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at multiple handwash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sauce and oil on floor throughout walk in cooler and kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
27
Jul 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink....all handwashing sink at the establishment.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink....all handwashing sink at the establishment.
31B-03-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment....by the handwashing sink.
33-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees....all handwashing sink at the establishment.
31B-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Hot Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Hot Pot on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Hot Pot?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dragon Hot Pot.
How does Dragon Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Dragon Hot Pot most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Dragon Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Hot Pot have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dragon Hot Pot 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 Dragon Hot Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Hot Pot is inspected around four times per year on average.
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