Dragon of Riverside
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025
70
Score
Dragon of Riverside has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, four this time.
Approved thawing methods used comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Dragon of Riverside's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC, chicken was cooked yesterday and was observed at 47 DF. Chicken was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection and proper cooling methods were reviewed with all staff.
3-501.14
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP fish cakes/tilapia was observed thawing with ROP packaging still intact. Fish was observed at 37 DF and was taken completely out of the package at the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed with all staff.
3-501.13
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked shrimp, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC. shrimp was cooked yesterday and was observed at 50 DF. Shrimp was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed.
3-501.14
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP tuna was observed thawing with ROP packaging still intact. Tuna was observed at 30DF and was completely taken out of the package at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the both hand-washing sinks in the kitchen. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Dishes and utensils were removed at the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was emptied and put out of service at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knife was observed being stored in between 2 prep units. Utensils must be stored in a clean location. Knife was moved to 3-bay sink at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in coolers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
55
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Bottles must remain labeled.
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Several foods in the cooling process (cooked 2 hours prior to inspection) observed placed hot in the refrigerator and on speed racks in deep buckets. Proper cooling methods reviewed. Foods were spread out on sheet pans to complete cooling properly.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shrimp was observed thawing in a sink of stagnant water. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen were blocked by equipment and food products. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
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.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving units in walk-in #1, as well as the outer surface of equipment (1-door glass reach-in) and gaskets, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact areas must remain clean.
4-602.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location.
3-304.12
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon of Riverside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon of Riverside on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon of Riverside?
Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dragon of Riverside.
How does Dragon of Riverside compare to other restaurants in Riverside?
Dragon of Riverside most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverside average of 82.
Has Dragon of Riverside's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon of Riverside have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dragon of Riverside 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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