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DRAGON EXPRESS

2101 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · (813)558-0808

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3903839
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 53 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, thawed beef chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of screen door on backside of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in frezzer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on equipment handle on cooks line.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler, walk in cooler shelves are soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
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Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used in corn starch bin.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored stored in food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Food stored in floor inside walk in frezzer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on cooks line floor.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked chicken stored inside a cardboard box inside walk in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handles have buildup of old food.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. One hood filter is in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Bottom of reach in cooler is soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves have rust.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back screen door has a hole in it.
Basic/36-60-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind rice cooker.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original container and placed in plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working with raw chicken changed gloves without washing his hands. Had a conversation about proper handwashing techniques owner washed his hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on any prepared foods inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without an handle used as scoop inside sugar bin on cooks line.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. One hood filter is broke and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice cooker in back kitchen area lid is in disrepair.
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor on cooks line. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white freezer by entrance to kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line is soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves have rust on cooks line.
Basic/14-33-4
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen door has a a hole in it.
Basic/36-60-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind rice cooker on front line.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available upon request.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above kitchen prep area acoustic ceiling.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Discussed with operator.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline in disrepair. Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer near front door in disrepair. Rust pitted Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath equipment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer. Wall behind refrigerator.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of rice container under prep area in back soiled.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor. Box of meat stored on floor in wall in freezer. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer near front entrance. Build up of ice in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching uncooked rice. Discussed with operator. Handle touching salt in front kitchen area.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Handle touching uncooked rice. Discussed with operator. Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign near front kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled on cookline. Interior of reach in cooler soiled next to register.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up glove off ground, then proceeded to prepare raw chicken. Discussed with operator proper hand washing. Employee rewashed hands at time of inspection.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce, discussed with operator.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, employee rewashed hands in approved hand sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can, operator moved at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available upon request.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above kitchen prep area acoustic ceiling.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above prep table in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking from bottom of reach in cooler on cookline, discussed with operator. Condensation leaking from bottom of drink cooler next to register.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed in walk in cooler. One dead roach observed under reach in freezer near front entrance.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Discussed with operator.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks and personal food in walk in cooler not separate from food to be served to public. Discussed with operator.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline in disrepair. Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer near front door in disrepair. Rust pitted Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath equipment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer. Wall behind refrigerator.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of rice container under prep area in back soiled.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor. Box of meat stored on floor in wall in freezer. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored outside. Bags of rice stored in exposed patio area outside, discussed with operator on bringing back inside. Operator brought food inside at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer near front entrance. Build up of ice in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching uncooked rice. Discussed with operator. Handle touching salt in front kitchen area.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign near front kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled on cookline. Interior of reach in cooler soiled next to register.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers near front register not inverted. Discussed with operator. Togo containers on top of reach in cooler not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid cracked.
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Onions on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Reach in cooler interior soiled at time of inspection. Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · No items properly date marked. Discussed with operator. Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Ceiling tile missing in side prep area. Time Extended
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Door of walk in cooler ins disrepair, missing gasket. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Food on floor of walk in freezer. Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Garbage observed near dumpster. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Ice buildup scraped ice off sides by operator, ice buildup on bottom. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Ice build up on reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with debris. Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 17, 2024 · Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on prep line at time of inspection. Time Extended
Jan 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Ice buildup scraped ice off sides by operator, ice buildup on bottom. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · observed water leaking from hand sink pipe next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Most recent plans show a handwashing sink on the cook line. Observed no handwashing sink on line. Only handwashing sink located in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Operator installed handwashing sink, waiting for plumber to install water line but not connected at time of inspection. Time Extended
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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Screening on upper two foot of wall in storage area unenclosed containing egg rolls, sodas and single service items.
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Food removed from unenclosed storage area to dry storage room located outside with no door. (door is ready to be installed) discussed with operator about installing door. Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Ice buildup scraped ice off sides by operator, ice buildup on bottom. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Wall in prep area soiled with debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of cook line soiled. Floor of prep area soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · observed water leaking from hand sink pipe next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Most recent plans show a handwashing sink on the cook line. Observed no handwashing sink on line. Only handwashing sink located in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Screening on upper two foot of wall in storage area unenclosed containing egg rolls, sodas and single service items.
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Ice buildup scraped ice off sides by operator, ice buildup on bottom. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and greens above ready to eat soy sauce. Operator moved at time of inspection to proper location.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Wall in prep area soiled with debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of cook line soiled. Floor of prep area soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2024 · observed water leaking from hand sink pipe next to 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. Time Extended
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority9 Intermediate17 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse rice pot without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper sanitizing procedure for manual dishwashing.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard used to contain egg rolls. Operator switched to food grade container.
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Marinated raw chicken above bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Operator moved to correct location at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMPS AT 2:05pm SECOND TEMPS 36F AT 2:45pm) operator moved to freezer at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Observed customer enter through kitchen. Asked if they worked at the establishment, stated they did not.
Intermediate/43-10-4/Warning
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. Emailed operator education packet at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed employee leave egg rolls out at room temperature to cool. Egg roll (101F - Cooling) at 2:25pm RETEMPT AT 3:01pm 94F. Operator put into walk in cooler to cool at time of inspection.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Most recent plans show a handwashing sink on the cook line. Observed no handwashing sink on line. Only handwashing sink located in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
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. All training through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 12-31-2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler prepped the day before not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle next to three compartment sink in dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Establishment does not have current well water testing report on site. Spoke to company that handles the testing and he will be emailing over the quarterly sampling report. Establishment has notebook with monthly testing dates. Email provided by well testing company showing compliance.
Intermediate/27-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage area in room behind prep area. Ceiling tiles in dish washer area missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pipe in walk in cooler dripping into bucket above food items.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee without lid in food prep area next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on shelf with establishment food.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler missing gasket. Chest freezer lid next to front kitchen entrance in disrepair. Door handle to bathroom outside not fully attached. Gasket on reach in cooler torn and in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Screening on upper two foot of wall in storage area unenclosed containing egg rolls, sodas and single service items.
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Frozen food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Wooden pallets and debris stored near dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer next to front kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris. Hood filters above stove on cook line soiled. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut broccoli without washing, educated operator about washing produce before prepping.
Basic/08B-39-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use container used to scoop soy sauce under prep table in prep area.
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and greens above ready to eat soy sauce. Operator moved at time of inspection to proper location.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Wall in prep area soiled with debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of cook line soiled. Floor of prep area soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from both three faucets on 3 compartment sink. In dish area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning

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