New Golden Dragon

4004 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

New Golden Dragon has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed beef and dumplings uncovered inside the chest freezer. -These foods were covered.

46.281

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An insect control device located in the food prep/ ware washing area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. -The sticky fly strip was removed.

46.922(c)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Observed bare wood shelving in the rear. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris observed on the wok station. Some food debris observed inside the cold prep refrigeration unit. Ice accumulation observed inside the ice cream freezer. Debris observed on lower shelving in the rear storage area. New Violation.

46.714

May 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Some grease observed on the ledge below the exhaust hood. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Golden Dragon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Golden Dragon on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has New Golden Dragon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at New Golden Dragon have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Golden Dragon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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