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Dragon Garden

8024 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Chinese
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Dragon Garden stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Dragon Garden's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Oct 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jun 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
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
70
Feb 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Garden on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Garden?

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 Garden.

How does Dragon Garden compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dragon Garden most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dragon Garden's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dragon Garden 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 Garden inspected?

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

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