New Dragon and Dragon

878 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02888
Chinese
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, New Dragon and Dragon has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

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

Among Warwick restaurants, the typical score is 86; New Dragon and Dragon is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Food Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Several 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
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Staff removed container from sink at time of inspection. Proper hand sink usages reviewed.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. Staff relocated can opener to 3-bay sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Staff restocked paper towels during the time of this inspection.
6-301.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of (various dry food 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Floor located in the walk-in cooler was not in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the (walk-in cooler) is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor behind door in dry storage area and underneath mop sink has an accumulation of debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Mops not properly air-dried after use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mop observed not properly air drying. Mops must be allowed to air dry after use. Staff place mop to air dry. Proper mop air drying reviewed.
6-501.16
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May 7, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Several Food items in the Large Prep Unit were observed at 42 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit or below were moved to colder refrigeration, and food items observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and higher were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: An allergen awareness statement was not available for customer viewing at the point of sale/menu board. An allergen awareness statement is to be provided.
2-103.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The back door to the outside, located in the back-room area, is not tight-fitting (gap at the base). Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the large prep unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit, but food items, in cooler since previous day, were all observed to be at 42 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit is to be adjusted and monitored for proper cold holding temperatures prior to use for storage of time/temperature control for safety foods.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas of the facility were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue, dust, and debris... - The ceiling air vents in the front and back areas - The floor under/behind the fryolators The physical facilities shall be cleaned and maintained clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the facility were observed in need of repair... - The walk-in cooler floor was observed to be lifting and in need of repair - The ceiling over the walk-in cooler was observed to be missing tiles and need replacing The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Dragon and Dragon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Dragon and Dragon on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Dragon and Dragon?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Dragon and Dragon.

How does New Dragon and Dragon compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

New Dragon and Dragon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has New Dragon and Dragon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Dragon and Dragon have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Dragon and Dragon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.