Dragon King Restaurant

1078 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dragon King Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to six violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Dragon King Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Sep 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-39
37
Apr 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon King Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon King Restaurant on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon King Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dragon King Restaurant.

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

Dragon King Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon King Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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.