Super Dragon Chinese Rest

4216 Nw 12 St, Lauderhill, FL 33313-5817
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Super Dragon Chinese Rest nine times, with records going back to 2023. Super Dragon Chinese Rest was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

By comparison, the average Lauderhill facility scores 74, putting Super Dragon Chinese Rest on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 1. Observed on preparation counter opposite cook line , container of tums medicine stored among cooking ingredients. 2. Observed on dry ingredients rack opposite hand washing sink , a variety of vitamins stored amongst cooking ingredients. Operator removed and stored away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at cook line , pork fried rice (135F - Reheating). Advised operator to reheat rice to 165F. Operator reheated rice on stove to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot cover and food debris in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed cover and cleaned sink during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed next to chest freezer , card board used to line shelves storing containers of sauces.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed piece of Ceiling tile to the side of stove hood in kitchen missing . 2. Observed hole in ceiling tile over stove hood in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen cases of drinks stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 1.Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of soil residues. 2.Reach in cooler shelves at cook line interior soiled with food debris. Operator began to clean during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. 1. On dry ingredients rack opposite hand wash sink, rice stored uncovered in bowl. 2. Dry storage rack to the side of cook line , salt and msg stored uncovered. Operator covered all items during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area . Bowl with no Handle Used to dispense corn starch. Operator replaced with scoop with handle during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At kitchen prep table, containers of vitamins stored on table. Operator removed vitamins. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, fried rice (66F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (74F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands at three compartment sink then proceed to pack food for to go order. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting board soiled with mold like substance, no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by bucket in sink. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, buckets of sauces stored on floor. At dry storage area, oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At kitchen, microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves, refrigerator doors soiled with grease, food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At kitchen prep area, chlorine wiping cloth solution 0ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in restroom block with boxes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in Frigidaire refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Observed cooked chicken wings stored in chicken boxes. Operator removed to bus pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean standing water at 79F. **Warning**
10-05-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked on 03/26/2025 in the morning. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed chef wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in restroom block with boxes. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed boxes and equipment stored in hand wash sink in restroom. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense corn starch. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in Frigidaire refrigerator. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed corn starch removed from the original container not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed on cook line shelf probe thermometer soiled
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw chicken over French fries not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken breast over beef not all commercially packaged in magic chef refrigerator
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed both magic chef refrigerator doors.
22-31-4
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic dish detergent substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1, 2023 . Operator provided updated license on phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on spice rack
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on spice rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on magic chef refrigerator opposite fryer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce on floor in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 71F
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed magic chef refrigerator opposite fryer gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed shrimp being stored in a reused bag of long grain rice in freezer chest.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth on cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt, msg removed from original container not identified by common name on spice rack. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles though out kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
27
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super Dragon Chinese Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super Dragon Chinese Rest on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Super Dragon Chinese Rest?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Super Dragon Chinese Rest.

How does Super Dragon Chinese Rest compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?

Super Dragon Chinese Rest most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 74.

Has Super Dragon Chinese Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Super Dragon Chinese Rest have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Super Dragon Chinese Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Super Dragon Chinese Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Super Dragon Chinese Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.