Dragon Villa

609 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865

Chinese

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Dragon Villa is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to five.

When inspectors have written things up, adequate ventilation & lighting has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Lincoln restaurant, which scores around 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Rice was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an excess of debris. Hood system must be maintained clean.

4-204.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food Items were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-307.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

May 27, 2025

Opening

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The bar is lacking a hand-washing sink. A handwashing sink must be installed at the bar.

5-204.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep table located by the dish machine area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the the prep unit by the fry station. Gaskets must be maintained in good condition.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 2 door fridge in kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling above the cooking line is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The ceiling tiles in the dining room were observed damaged. Ceiling tiles must be maintained in good condition.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The outside of the hood systems was observed with an excess of debris, the hood system must be maintained clean to sight and touch.

4-204.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Villa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Villa on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Villa?

Across the inspection record, adequate ventilation & lighting has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dragon Villa.

How does Dragon Villa compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Dragon Villa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Dragon Villa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon Villa have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dragon Villa 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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