Dragon King Restaurant

1270 Morrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Dragon King Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Dragon King Restaurant's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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 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

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

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

Oct 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Aug 25, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

06F

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

“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

10F

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

09C

Jul 27, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

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

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

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon King Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon King Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon King Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dragon King Restaurant.

How does Dragon King Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Dragon King Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Dragon King Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dragon King Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dragon King Restaurant 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 King Restaurant inspected?

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

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