China Dragon

19-44A 37 Street, Queens, NY 11105
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

China Dragon appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

China Dragon's latest score of 64 falls below the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64
Jul 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
67
Mar 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Feb 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Aug 25, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Aug 10, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Apr 19, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
05H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Dragon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Dragon on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Dragon?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Dragon.

How does China Dragon compare to other restaurants in Queens?

China Dragon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has China Dragon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Dragon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China Dragon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is China Dragon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Dragon is inspected around two times per year on average.