CHINA DRAGON
9550 BAYMEADOW RD #4, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-549-5366
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
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JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 42 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 10 live ants on wall by back hand wash sink.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to hold. Cut meats in chest freezer.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 ants on floor by rear dry goods. Cleaned by manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food containers in reach in cooler / make table : Coke can, water bottle, container of food. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastics gallon used as scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Greasy hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups on floor. Dry goods.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered egg rolls in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on case of tofu. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with debris in kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge holds garlic in oil, noodles on time. Unable to provide time paperwork. Person in charge filled out during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored along side, over food for customers in walk in cooler/ reach in freezer. Also, personal food stored with noodles on make line. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep area. Employee hat/ bag stored on shelf with dry goods/ single service items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Also, multiple food items stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease accumulation on hood/ hood filters. Exterior of crash cart spice bottles, cart shelf with debris accumulation. Shelving in walk in cooler with mold like substance accumulation.
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged over raw beef no longer commercially packaged. Also, raw shell eggs stored over onions in walk in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with staining.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM training due to expired 2.2025. Per person in charge has retaken, unable to find.
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/. Establishment has removed smoothie bar. Existing hand sink in the area is no longer accessible from behind counter. Hand wash sink is accessible in kitchen from front counter via see through curtain.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training during inspection for any employee.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge unable to provide time paperwork for items held on time. Inspector emailed to operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor with grease accumulation under fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease accumulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go container stored on floor in storage area off of front counter area. Person in charge raised.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature at triple sink. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Sep 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of hoisin sauce with dent along the seam.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In stand up reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over no longer commercially packaged ground pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles on counter in kitchen at 66F. Person in charge states were taken out approximately 2 hours ago to refill pan, not put back in cold holding unit. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with staining. Can opener with debris buildup.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken, garlic in oil held on time for lunch. Person in charge provided time paperwork not filled out.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at front hand wash sink at cookline hand wash sink not functioning. Person in charge provided paper towels during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items not separated from single service items to be served to customers at front counter area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed container at cookline holding cornstarch with crack, not smooth and easily cleanable. Counter at front counter with cracking.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and cabbage stored on the floor in the kitchen. Bucket of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Person in charge began raising.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers with debris buildup. Exterior of spice/ bulk food containers with debris buildup. High touch handles with debris buildup.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed to go container card board box used to hold fried wonton strips.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sheet pan of chicken thawing at triple sink. Person in charge moved to cold holding unit.
Jun 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small black reach in cooler chicken, egg roll at 44-48F. Person in charge states had unit open frequently for lunch rush.
Apr 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 flying insects in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef over chicken stock. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces. In black reach in cooler at front counter raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Person in charge began rearranging.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 4 roach egg sacs on ground under right side triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small black reach in cooler chicken, egg roll at 44-48F. Person in charge states had unit open frequently for lunch rush.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach with no cap stored in sink with closed packages of shrimp. Also, observed medicine stored in reach in cooler, on shelf above oven smoothie condiments. Person in charge removed.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer to walk in cooler reading 74F. Stand alone thermometer in unit not functional. Person in charge states has repair call in.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge with expired CFM. No other CFM for establishment.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go pints used as scoops in dry goods with no handles.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on ground under right side of triple sink. Observed one dead roach on leg of shelf in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bus tub of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Also, multiple items stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of can opener with debris buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup. Exterior pans, high touch items with debris buildup. Fan and shelving in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Cabinet under prep sink in front counter area with mold like substance buildup.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed narrow neck bottle repurposed as scoop for rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Peas and carrots, chicken thawing at room temperature. Also shrimp thawing in standing water in sink. Person in charge turned on water, moved items to reach in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Not in use items in establishment interfering with cleaning, creating possible harborage for vermin.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large rice cooker with grease buildup. Grease buildup on hood filters.
Nov 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can bamboo shoots with dent along seam. One can of ketchup with dent along seam.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 10 live ants on wall by back hand wash sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls, chicken, chicken in black reach in cooler at front line at 50-54F. Person in charge states have been in unit for 2.5 hours. Moved to walk in cooler holding temperature. Will monitor and not utilize if not maintaining 41F or below.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Noodles on speed rack in kitchen at 74F, 73F 45 mins later. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with staining.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked by cases of to go forks. Items were removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls made 2 days ago with no date mark in walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line reach in cooler top. Also, front counter repaired with tape.
Food stored on floor. Several buckets of food products/ oil cases stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large rice cooker with grease buildup. Grease buildup on hood filters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored on food product in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Peas and carrots thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In stand up reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over no longer commercially packaged raw ground pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts in reach in cooler over fill line at 46F. Person in charge removed excess. Garlic in oil at cookline at 63F. Recommend holding on time.
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures. Provided to operator during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at fliptop and in back kitchen soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard in use at food contact surface lining top of reach in freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container in use with cut broccoli cracked, missing piece. Also, counter at front line chipped, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Shelving by rice cooker with food debris buildup.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler stored uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at sink with running water, item not completely submerged.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth in use at prep area in back kitchen, not stored in sanitizer.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed at front service line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw pork in reach in freezer next to walk-in-cooler. Also, raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach-in freezer next to walk-in-cooler. Not all products commercially packaged. Distributed proper storage Training material distributed during this inspection to operator during this inspection.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Two Employees on duty filled out form during this inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels unable to dispense at paper towel dispenser near back door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense raw chicken in flip top reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator removed bowl
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle water and drink can in top of flip top reach-in cooler on pan of shrimp and cabbage. Employee removed beverages to properly store.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with broccoli at prep table cracked/ in disrepair.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Food contact counter across from fryers not smooth and easily cleanable. Counter is chipped/ in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled. Also, filters in hood area above wok station heavily soiled.
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