Red Dragon Buffet

1461 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at Red Dragon Buffet stretching back to 2024. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Red Dragon Buffet scores about where you'd expect for a Avondale restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed dust and grease on walls and ceiling vents throughout back kitchen area. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed brown/ golden/ black buildup of grease and residue on back panel of equipment under hoods, metal pipes/ gas lines between equipment, floor under and around cookline, HVAC vents, and ceiling panels. Discussed cleaning frequencies and procedures. Establishment has hood deep cleaned by professional hood cleaning company on a quarterly basis. It was last done in January. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Discussed the need to start cleaning described areas. Second consecutive violation. Instructed PIC to make progress in these areas needing to be cleaned and a follow up visit will be conducted in 2 weeks to verify progress of cleaning

6-501.12

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease and reside throughout the establishment on walls, floors, and sides of equipment. Discussed cleaning frequency and procedure. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Dragon Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Dragon Buffet on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Dragon Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Dragon Buffet.

How does Red Dragon Buffet compare to other restaurants in Avondale?

Red Dragon Buffet most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avondale average of 98.

Has Red Dragon Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Dragon Buffet have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Dragon Buffet 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 Red Dragon Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Dragon Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.

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