ASIAN DRAGON
5012 US HWY 19, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727-616-1888
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor in corner by side door 7 rodent droppings around hot water heater 2 in cabinet under front counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023011751 | Feb 7, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022059084 | Dec 7, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2021043811 | Sep 13, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board washed and rinsed on top of 3 compartment sink, put up to dry, not sanitized.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towel on top of cucumber in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. White towel on top of noodles in reach in cooler, operator removed towel
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Food stored on floor. Case of bottles water on floor, operator moved to pallet.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open canned beverage in top of reach in cooler, operator removed Drink with straw on prep table at end of cook line, opens discarded
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table, discussed having sanitizer bucket set up for towels. Towel moved to dry bucket
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under roe, operator removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Packs of cigarettes on speed rack over cooling chicken and raw fish. Operator moved food to cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed removed.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In walk in cooler - Cloth towel on top of cut broccoli, towels removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottles of water above lift top cooler on cook line, operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On tray on speed rack -ahi tuna (62F - thawing) operator says it was removed from freezer 2 hours ago, moved back to freezer Recheck -48F
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple towels on cutting boards, moved to bucket.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot holding station removed from front counter, sushi cooler added at front counter
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot holding station removed from front counter, sushi cooler added at front counter
Dec 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment is offering sushi (raw salmon) on menu with no parasite destruction, no invoice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler ambient temperature 48F, all food is being removed from walk in cooler and put in reach in cooler on cook line and walk in freezer
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw salmon and raw tuna not identified on menu
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot holding station removed from front counter, sushi cooler added at front counter
Dec 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment is offering sushi (raw salmon) on menu with no parasite destruction, no invoice
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings on floor around hot water heater 2 on floor behind shelf in dry storage 1 rodent droppings on floor on cook line next to rice cooker 1 rodent dropping on shelf behind wok station 4 on floor between grill and wok station
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chew holes in box and bag of Cajun spice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler ambient temperature 48F, all food is being removed from walk in cooler and put in reach in cooler on cook line and walk in freezer
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw salmon and raw tuna not identified on menu
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hot holding station removed from front counter, sushi cooler added at front counter
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with form 5030-081, they posted at counter
May 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling customer credit cards then clean to go containers without washing hands
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hat on then started preparing food without washing hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken above cooked noodles, raw beef and raw chicken moved to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, operator restocked paper towels
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table next to sauces in kitchen, drinks removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in walk in cooler not date marked
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in freezer in garbage bags and to go bags
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep area with rice cooker and soup cooker added opposite side of reach in cooler, buffet steam tables removed, ice machine removed, soda dispenser with ice bin removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in walk in cooler not date marked
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sep 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen coming from store with bags of ice and started preparing food touching clean utensils and Togo boxes without washing hands
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from outside freezer through the screen door touching the soiled handle began touching clean utensils to cook without washing hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put a hat on then touched clean to go containers without washing hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing utensils putting them in drying rack without sanitizing them
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in freezer in garbage bags and to go bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp above cut vegetables
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor in corner by side door 7 rodent droppings around hot water heater 2 in cabinet under front counter
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (59F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler cooked yesterday, no temperature monitoring raw chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) manager put ice on top of chicken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink, items removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Stephanie Morales manager on duty, no manager certification
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep area with rice cooker and soup cooker added opposite side of reach in cooler, buffet steam tables removed, ice machine removed, soda dispenser with ice bin removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in walk in cooler not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for scooping sauces
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead cockroaches on floor by side door 14 dead cockroaches in area were mop sink and hot water heater is 2 dead cockroaches under 3 compartment sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to single service items, cell phone removed from area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fry oil on floor in kitchen Food on floor in walk in freezer Sauces on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle, tongs removed
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, knives and spoons in container at front counter not stored that only the hands will be touched
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.