Dragon Teahouse
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Dragon Teahouse, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
Dragon Teahouse scores about where you'd expect for a Oakland Park restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork loin stored over cooked egg rolls. Owner placed pork loin on shelf below **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles; (47F - Cold Holding); Egg roll (47F - Cold Holding) Operator placed Egg rolls and noodles in Freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken 47F. Walk In Cooler. Operator moved to Walk In Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator downloaded and posted license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved item to table bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee from an open container in a food preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dispensing rice ladle Operator moved ladle to hot water at 160F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store rice scoop Employee removed item **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwash sink next to entrance door
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Manager placed in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-01-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee replaced and re test sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
74
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside rear kitchen door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
23
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0 Ppm, Observed chlorine bucket empty. Operator replaced. Rechecked chlorine 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over zucchini in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded pork (58F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (54F - Cold Holding); julienned pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) per operator stated held in cooler over 4 hours. Per operator not prep or portion today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded pork (58F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (54F - Cold Holding); julienned pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) per operator stated held in cooler over 4 hours. Per operator not prep or portion today. See stop sale. Observed diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (54F - Cold Holding) Operator stated all items being held less than 4 hours, added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg drop soup (110F - Hot Holding); won ton soup (110F - Hot Holding); per operator stated less than 1 hour. Operator removed and reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed carving fork and scoop in hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observe sweet and sour chicken being stored in tops of cardboard boxes. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container the scoop handle in contact with the rice. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 122F. Operator heated water. Rechecked 142F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
33
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen white combo reach in; raw beef stored over ready-to-eat sauce and fried wontons. Operator moved beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; cooked pork (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding). At cook line flip top cooler; tofu (54°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52°F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (58°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56°F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (56°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items being held less than 4 hours, added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At rice storage container; scoop handle buried in rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Teahouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Teahouse on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Teahouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dragon Teahouse.
How does Dragon Teahouse compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Dragon Teahouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Dragon Teahouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Teahouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dragon Teahouse 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 Teahouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Teahouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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