China Dragon

4320 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, China Dragon has four inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Dec 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

May 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Dragon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Dragon on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Dragon?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Dragon.

How does China Dragon compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

China Dragon most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has China Dragon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Dragon have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at China Dragon 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 China Dragon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Dragon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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