New China Dragon
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at New China Dragon stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “water with a temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tallahassee restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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 frozen raw chicken stored above frozen raw chicken. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings stored over fresh ginger inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Noodles 47F Pork 50F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to shrimp and above PHO noodles.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water provided at three compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot provided at all handwashing sinks throughout establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened drink on prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop bucket in kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen area across from stove.
14-09-4
55
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Garbage and Refuse Properly Disposed
FL-54
67
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tshirt bags in stand up freezer that had beef in ziploc bags.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in walk in cooler put in day before not dated
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink across from fryer hot water turned off. Owner turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored in stand up freezer by back door.
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open soda in cold holding unit. Employee moved soda to office. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop store in debris filled water
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a storage container not labeled
02D-01-5
52
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut carrots in walk in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
95
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shell eggs being stored at room temperature since 12pm held at 71F at 5pm. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs being stored at room temperature since 12pm held at 71F at 5pm. See stop sale. Observed cut lettuce left out at room temperature since 2pm held at 61F at 5:10pm.
03A-03-5
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 - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink on front counter. Observed maximum water temperature at 73F.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China Dragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China Dragon on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China Dragon?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New China Dragon.
How does New China Dragon compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
New China Dragon most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has New China Dragon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New China Dragon have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New China 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 New China Dragon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New China Dragon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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