Golden Dragon Express

2249 Lockhill Selma, San Antonio, TX 78231

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Golden Dragon Express six times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Observed several seasoning buckets being used to hold utensils” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical San Antonio restaurant, which scores around 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Observed hot water at 3 compartment sink reach only 101F. Ensure the hot water at the 3 compartment sink reaches at least 110F or above. Plumbing service was called to fix issue. 5-103.11(B) Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?.

5-103.11(B)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13(C)(2)

Prohibited toxic material present in facility

7-202.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11(A)(3)

Observed an accumulation of grease and grime on the vent hood filters. Ensure the vent hood system and filters are maintained clean and free from debris. Inspector will check for correction during next routine inspection. 4-202.18 Ventilation hood systems, filters.

4-202.18

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

3-304.14(B)(1)

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Medicines stored or used improperly

7-207.11(B)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

4-101.11

Mar 29, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

ENSURE TO HAVE CLOTHES STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHIN THE KITCHEN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Dragon Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Dragon Express on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Dragon Express?

Across the inspection record, “observed several seasoning buckets being used to hold utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Dragon Express.

How does Golden Dragon Express compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Golden Dragon Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Golden Dragon Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Dragon Express have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Dragon Express 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 Golden Dragon Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Dragon Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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