Golden Dragon
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Golden Dragon, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Indian Harbour Beach sits at 76, putting Golden Dragon on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Filled out time plan with operator for sushi rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in bulk containers, operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped plastic forks and spoons in cup not stored inverted. Operator inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Dec 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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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 over shrimp in upright freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large white deep freezer lid is broken, seal coming off and hinges coming off. Does not stay closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cook line cooler soiled. And exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
61
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles missing in back sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large deep chest freezer is in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked shrimp in walk in cooler not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitation 0ppm, operator added chlorine 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. See stop sale.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg in bowl stored over snow peas in roll top cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of hand wash sink front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several tiles missing **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front counter to kitchen area
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large chest freezer lid does not seal, gasket loose and torn, hinges broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in walk in cooler not all covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink front counter
29-11-4
32
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 75 droppings in dry storage area Approximately 20 under triple sink area Approximately 20 behind hot holding cabinet **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink at front counter **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling above dishpit area, operator has notified landlord regarding issue **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor on cookline **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White shelf under prep table accumulated food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Using siracha bottle for soy sauce
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature raw chicken and raw beef **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using Togo bags to store meat in white chest freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front counter hand wash sink
31B-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station floor soiled In dry storage floor left over food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor on cookline
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered raw chicken in white chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cookline
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Dragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Dragon on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Dragon?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Dragon.
How does Golden Dragon compare to other restaurants in Indian Harbour Beach?
Golden Dragon most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Indian Harbour Beach average of 76.
Has Golden Dragon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Dragon have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Dragon 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 Golden Dragon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Dragon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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