CHINA DRAGON
7893 GUNN HWY, Tampa FL 33626 · 813-920-9968
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line close to cash register area ambient air temperature 61F-70F Cook chicken 48F raw chicken 48F egg roll 52F held less than 4 hours. Employee moved foods to walk in cooler for rapid cooldown
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019060987 | Oct 21, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice inside a metal thrash can stored by dry storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp vet mushrooms make top reach in cooler cooks line. Employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line close to cash register area ambient air temperature 61F-70F Cook chicken 48F raw chicken 48F egg roll 52F held less than 4 hours. Employee moved foods to walk in cooler for rapid cooldown
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored containers employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back employee restocked
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager discarded
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers stored in handwash sink at back kitchen. Removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and various food items in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bins.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of frozen raw beef thawing in three-compartments sink without running water.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladle stored in hand sink on cookline. Employee removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and chicken with no date mark in walkin cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer stored on chemical shelf. Employee labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal can used to scoop bulk rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Container of oil stored on floor neatly to 3-compartment sink. Employee placed on shelf
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored on mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour stored in dry stored with no label. Employee labeled
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soup container with no handle used to dispense sugar bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler. Removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin and flour bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin and flour bin.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Cooked noodle, cooked egg rolls and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee hot tea with no fit lid stored on steam table next to soups. Operator removed tea.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease dripping down on wall under hood system.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water temp 73 F.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. Provided.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic container constructed to be a rice scoop. Operator discarded.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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