DRAGON VILLAGE
5569 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches in kitchen crawling on floor under cooking equipment. Operator killed and removed roaches and began sanitizing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025067020 | Aug 13, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2025047094 | Jun 13, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024003571 | Jan 3, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler at cook line, raw pooled eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed to the lower shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink Blocked by buckets. Operator removed during the inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, 2 boxes of shrimp on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, utensils in standing water of 81F. Operator discarded water during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves throughout kitchen soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 24, 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed at cook line, operator using his bare hands to dish out cooked chicken and vegetables from flip top.Advised operator to wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods. Operator washed hands and put on gloves during the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at left flip top - raw shrimp stored over bean sprouts and cut onions. Operator reorganized moving shrimp to the front of the flip top.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink opposite steam table. Operator provided during the inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle at hand wash sink opposite steam table.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed at cook line buckets of sauces on floor. 2. In walk in cooler cooked bucket of cabbage and onions stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, container of shrimp, egg rolls, raw chicken stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution reading over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine during the inspection.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer soiled with food debris
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at flip top cooler torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under flip,top,cooler soiled with food debris
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator inverted
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 not commercially packaged over raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator stored food properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler raw chicken (42-49F - Cold Holding), cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding, cooked noodles (43-48F - Cold Holding).per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food on ice to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at staff station hand sink. Operator provided during inspection
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer soiled with food debris
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at flip top cooler torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under flip,top,cooler soiled with food debris
Stored food not covered. Cooked enrolls in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution
Jun 14, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen flip top cooler contains cut marks
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on flip top cooler Gasket torn on walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease at cookline
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, broccoli and raw shrimp in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease at cookline
Jun 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in broccoli container. Operator killed insect and threw out food. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator began organizing
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches in kitchen crawling on floor under cooking equipment. Operator killed and removed roaches and began sanitizing area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in broccoli container. Operator killed fly and threw out food. See stop sale
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator. Provided hand out
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen flip top cooler contains cut marks
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen area under cooking equipment and storage shelves Observed 1 dead roach in triple sink. Operator removed dead roaches and began sanitizing area
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on flip top cooler Gasket torn on walk in cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy food debris in walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at back ice machine. Operator properly stored
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease at cookline
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, broccoli and raw shrimp in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease at cookline
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used to line fried chicken in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - raw eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in flip top. Oiler across from cook line. - Cooked chicken stored next to raw beef in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked noodles (43-44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in walk-in cooler cooked noodles (43-44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. - at cook line garlic and oil (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed in placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line. PIC removed wiping cloth.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat chicken and vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler taken from walk in cooler and placed into flip top cooler. Held since 9:30 am operator placed in walk in freezer to chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (130F - Hot Holding) stored in double pan in steam table. Per operator held less than 1 hour operator reheated. Rechecked 168F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers and lids of msg and potato starch surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelving where spices are held Non-pitting surface rust
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of soy sauce stored on floor though out kitchen Frying oil on floor in storage hallway
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of blodgett oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic to go containers stored on floor in kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in bucket. Operator inverted mops
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand washing sink drain pipe water leaking in plastic bucket by three compartment sink.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breasts over dumplings not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator inverted
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw pork in walk-in cooler.Operator inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); beans spout (48F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler containers not covered per operator less than two hours. Items not prepared or portioned today Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (119F - Hot Holding) in shallow pan. Per operator held less than one hour. Operator reheated egg rolls. Rechecked 191F Observed Fried rice (120F - Hot Holding) on front counter. Per operator held less than one hour. Operator replaced with new rice rechecked 149F
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack on dry storage shelf. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Observed box of beef on walk-in freezer floor. Operator elevated Observed two plastic containers of frying oil on floor in hallway. Operator elevated
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lids on msg and potato starch soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand washing sink drain pipe water leaking in plastic bucket by three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator removed and inverted mops
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 less than 60 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cooked pork (46-47F - Cold Holding) in open flip top cooler pan inserted on top of another pan Operator placed in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed teriyaki chicken (127-132F - Hot Holding) in shallow pan. Per operator held ess than one hour. Operator reheated chicken Observed egg rolls (116-121F - Hot Holding) in shallow pans. Per operator less than one hour. Operator reheated egg rolls
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in thread compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the men's restroom. Operator provided.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of vegetable oil on storeroom floor. Operator elevated
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with corn starch. Operator removed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand washing sink drain pipe water leaking in plastic bucket by three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator elevated.
Working containers of corn starch and sugar food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 returned from outside and went to cook line without washing hands and putting on gloves first.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw chicken above container of cooked shrimp. Manager inverted items for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop unit upper, cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding). Observed lid to unit open and containers in unit not covered. Items removed to walk in cooler to rechill and unit top closed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty sauce pot in hand sink by triple sink. Employee removed pot.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soup cup in bulk spice container in storage area. Manager removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil and soy sauce in kitchen and by back door.
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.