Dragon King

935 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Dragon King. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Dragon King scores about where you'd expect for a Bronx restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

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

09C

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

Dec 17, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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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

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

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon King on file is from Feb 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon King?

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 Dragon King.

How does Dragon King compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Dragon King most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Dragon King's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dragon King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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