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Nine Dragons Restaurant

1620 Ave Of The Stars, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nine Dragons Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Nine Dragons Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.a Slicer is encrusted in kitchen. Lime build up on the iced tea machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinet is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Secondary dish machine is not rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.Two Technicians are on site to replace the sensor. Operator is using the main dish machine to do the dishes.
16-55-4
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese cake,48 f held less than four hours stated operator. Operator discarded the cheese cake. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Employee dried floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - One of the dishmachine is in poor repair. Operator is waiting on technician.
14-11-5
70
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Crab Rangoon. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Space in ceiling by back prep area.
36-24-5
78
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed tomatoes stored cut peppers, walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour bin/ **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal pans on cleaned dish rack.
24-08-4
86
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of rice pot is soiled. Slicer blade is encrusted in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean wire whip not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Duck picks.
25-02-4
82
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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 .Shrimp and broccoli at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Green cutting board is stained in kitchen.Mixer head is soiled in kitchen.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nine Dragons Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nine Dragons Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nine Dragons Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nine Dragons Restaurant.

How does Nine Dragons Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Nine Dragons Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Nine Dragons Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nine Dragons Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nine Dragons Restaurant 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 Nine Dragons Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nine Dragons Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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