Dragon Phoenix House
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2023, Dragon Phoenix House has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container (cup with coffee) was observed in a food preparation area (cold prep unit) and one cup with coffee observed inside the reach-in refrigerator service area. Corrective action: both cups with coffee were removed from reach-in refrigerator and cold prep unit during inspection.
46.151(a)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food/ cooking area. New Violation.
46.422
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution cooking area.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -NON NSF/ANSI equipment: two microwave "Black & Decker", one reach-in freezer "Hamilton Beach" and two rice cookers observed in the kitchen area. -One reach-in freezer not in use in the basement area during inspection.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Rusty chest freezer cover observed in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Water ceiling stains observed in the ware washing and basement area. - Stains observed on the basement wall. New Violation.
46.921
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Oct 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food (fried chicken and raw chicken). New Violation.
46.385(c)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Cooked noodles observed in a shopping bag inside the under-counter refrigerator unit cooking area. PIC discarded the noodles during inspection.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: -Food observed no date marked inside the walk-in cooler, under-counter refrigerators, and reach-in refrigerators. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food safety person provided a ServSafe Training Certificate. Application for City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certification submitted by e-mail on 10/17/2025.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies) observed in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Plastic crates used for food elevation in the facility. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer basement area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Stained carpet observed on the steps toward the basement. New Violation.
46.901
Approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Food (shrimp) being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing in standing water. PIC took corrective action and placed the shrimp under running water.
46.383
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May 2, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Damaged chest freezer lid /prep area. -NON NSF/ANSI equipment: two microwave and one rice cookers observed in the kitchen area. -One ice machine not in use during inspection. New Violation.
46.671
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Oct 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several uncovered food items observed in the reach in refrigerator, chest freezer units and under counter unit. **Food items were covered.
46.281
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: -Kitchen staff was prepping fresh chicken inside the sanitizing compartment sink. -Cooked container of fried rice was stored uncovered on the floor under the wok area. **The chicken was removed and the rice was removed and covered.
46.201
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.323
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Plastic soda crates are used for elevation rather than approved dunnage rack. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer units in the prep area and basement area. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged ceiling surface in the basement area. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Phoenix House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Phoenix House on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Phoenix House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dragon Phoenix House.
Has Dragon Phoenix House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Phoenix House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dragon Phoenix House 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 Phoenix House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Phoenix House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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