CHINA DRAGON 8 INC
9840 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-697-2020
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies were present; the operator killed them and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean Sprouts 45 cold holding.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl in hand wash sink in rear of restaurant
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1 refrigerator with accumulation of debris on handle
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Stored food not covered. Prepared onions cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator covered items during inspection
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cook line. Discussed the need to keep them in sanitizer between uses.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies were present; the operator killed them and sanitized the area.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. The operator cleaned the thermometer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The cutting board is soiled with a mold-like substance.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The operator placed batteries in the probe thermometer and calibration the thermometer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor behind the fryer basket machine is soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the walk in cooler is soiled with dust.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of hoisin sauce 60oz. 1 can ketchup 7 lb, 2oz, 1 can bamboo shoots 6lb 2 oz
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw shrimp over produce, sauces, moved to other shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting board at lift top on cook line Reach in cooler on cook line, operator cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray with hammer on top of sink, table with sheet tray in front of sink, operator removed all.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of hoisin sauce 60oz. 1 can ketchup 7 lb, 2oz, 1 can bamboo shoots 6lb 2 oz All dented at seam
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Ope bottle of water, open cup. Moved to bottom shelf
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok Tub of broccoli on floor in walk in cooler, both moved to shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker Handle of walk in cooler Fan guards in walk in cooler
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In reach in cooler across from fryer - paper towel under egg rolls and chicken, operator removed towel
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef on trays in vertical freezer, operator moved chicken to bottom. Raw chicken over pork in chest freezer, operator moved pork to other freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler across from fryers torn
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator cutting broccoli that has not been washed operator moved all broccoli to sink and washed.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Plastic forks, paper towels stored in bathroom. Operator moved to shelf in kitchen
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can by hand wash sink in kitchen, only by back door and front counter
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); truck just delivered, discussed with manager on duty to check temperatures on truck before they accept order
No soap provided at handwash sink. In back of kitchen.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans, 2 cans double dark soy sauce 60 oz, 1 can soy sauce, 3pint
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating fruit on back of kitchen, discussed areas that eating is allowed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line Cutting board stained at lift top
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under fried fried chicken
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw pork marinating in black storage containers Cooked pork in grocery bags in chest freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken and shrimp over bags of onions operator moved some to reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart - fresh garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 45 minutes ago, operator moved back to cooler, put ice under pan Poultry (62F - Cold Holding) on counter by fryer, moved back to refrigerator
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