Happy Dragon
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Happy Dragon stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Happy Dragon trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed raw chicken over beef in reach in freezer. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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, beef, wontons, egg rolls ready to eat without dates in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in the back of kitchen without soap or paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed cooked chicken, beef, wontons, egg rolls ready to eat without dates in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipment and then clean dish ware and preparing food. Operator coached. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator is struggling to print. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator is struggling to print.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon buckets of sauce stored on the floor in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
14-17-4
82
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Anne Elise applesauce. Owner removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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 some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon buckets of sauce stored on the floor in back kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
18
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Dragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Dragon on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Dragon?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Happy Dragon.
How does Happy Dragon compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Happy Dragon most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Happy Dragon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Dragon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Dragon 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 Happy Dragon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Dragon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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