Double Dragon

381 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Double Dragon has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from three to seven.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Pawtucket average 87, so Double Dragon trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The lights in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Pet Turtle tank is located on the counter by the cash register. Turtle tank is to be moved to dining room to avoid contamination.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the one door in. Gaskets are to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an excess of debris hood systems must be maintained clean to sight and touch to prevent contamination to food.

4-204.11

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils knives were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket for the 1 door reach-in was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of prep unit. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair ( one door cooler by fryolator). Gaskets must be maintained in good condition.

4-501.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the chest freezer refrigeration unit was observed in excess. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Establishment is to defrost freezers.

5-403.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Double Dragon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Double Dragon on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Double Dragon?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Double Dragon.

How does Double Dragon compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Double Dragon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Double Dragon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Double Dragon have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Double Dragon 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 Double Dragon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Double Dragon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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