Dragon Palace of Westerly
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Dragon Palace of Westerly, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food separated and protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Dragon Palace of Westerly's latest score of 64 falls below the Westerly average of 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed stored above beef in the walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. At time of inspection, noodles were placed hot in the walk-in cooler in COVERED containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the ware washing area was lacking signage.
6-301.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of chips. 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.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1) Fan (dust/dirt) 2) Shelving (soil residue / other debris) 3) Hoods (grease / soil residue)
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease disposal bin had a heavy accumulation of grease and soil residue.
5-501.116
64
Feb 28, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the outdoor storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
95
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Establishment must discontinue using the sanitizer dispenser until repaired.
7-204.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. The dishwasher was taken out of service and must not be used until repaired.
4-501.114
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar dishwasher.
4-302.14
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff- chicken, wontons, crab Rangoon filling, and noodles were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. All food was relocated on sheet pans and placed in the walk-in cooler.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The presence of fruit flies is not controlled as evidenced by fruit flies in the ware-washing and bar area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment must contact pest control services.
6-501.111
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The knife is stored on an unclean surface (between the prep units) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
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.
2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed eating in the kitchen. Employees must not eat in food preparation areas.
2-401.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the outdoor storage unit. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Palace of Westerly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Palace of Westerly on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Palace of Westerly?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dragon Palace of Westerly.
How does Dragon Palace of Westerly compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Dragon Palace of Westerly most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Dragon Palace of Westerly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Palace of Westerly have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dragon Palace of Westerly 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 Westerly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Palace of Westerly is inspected around two times per year on average.
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