Dragon Palace of Coventry
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
64
Score
Dragon Palace of Coventry appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Coventry restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (mandoline) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. Equipment was on clean knife rack. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed it in dishwasher.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP seafood was observed thawing with its package in tact. ROP seafood was still partially frozen. Walk-In ambient was observed at 40 degrees. Food was removed from package.
3-501.13
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken was placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic containers greater than four inches deep. PIC relocated to sheet pans as food was cooked less than 2 hours ago. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk-in have an accumulation of dust and debris. Shelves to be cleaned.
4-602.13
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. Beverage relocated
2-401.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls removed.
3-304.12
64
Sep 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in shelving have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris. Shelving to be cleaned.
4-602.13
95
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in the prep unit were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food held in unit for greater than 4 hours was disposed of. Food recently placed in unit was moved to other refrigeration.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: All foods 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
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application printed.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen was observed propped open. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Door was shut.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The prep unit was not in good repair. Ambient temperature was observed @ 50 degrees. Unit was taken out of service. Unit to not be used until serviced/ repaired.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non food contact surfaces of the following was observed with various debris: The shelf above the prep unit had an accumulation of dust and debris. The shelf inside of the prep unit had an accumulation of food debris. The shelving next to the dish machine had an accumulation of food debris. The ice machine was observed with an accumulation of bio-film.
4-602.13
64
Jun 20, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: The dishwasher failed to wash his/her hands between loading soiled and unloading clean dishes from the dishwasher. Food employees must clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils.
2-301.14
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Crab Rangoon and shrimp was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. PIC moved items to a shallow pan to allow proper air circulation/cooling.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beef was observed thawing in the food prep sink. 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 done in improper location
Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the food prep sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.
2-301.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the dry storage area has an accumulation of food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: The following were observed improperly stored: 1) Knife stored inbetween unclean surfaces of prep units 2) Bowls used as scoops in dry ingredients
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan covers in the walk-in coolers, inside the refrigeration prep units, and hood vent system have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Palace of Coventry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Palace of Coventry on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Palace of Coventry?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dragon Palace of Coventry.
How does Dragon Palace of Coventry compare to other restaurants in Coventry?
Dragon Palace of Coventry most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Coventry average of 88.
Has Dragon Palace of Coventry's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dragon Palace of Coventry have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dragon Palace of Coventry 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 Palace of Coventry inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Palace of Coventry is inspected around two times per year on average.
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