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Dragon 88

1680 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Dragon 88 four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

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

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
39
Feb 28, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
64
Oct 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon 88 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon 88 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon 88?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dragon 88.

How does Dragon 88 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dragon 88 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dragon 88's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon 88 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dragon 88 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 Dragon 88 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon 88 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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