FLAMING DRAGON
979 SW 71 AVE, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 9547248820
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Norovirus bulletin provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021004902 | Jan 28, 2021 | Mar 5, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 18, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine as the main sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Single serve boxes of containers on floor in dirty storage area.
Hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line flip top make table, raw chicken stored over sauces in lower portion of unit. Advised operator of proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over fully cooked chicken nuggets, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen prep table, near slicer a can of WD40 on table with food equipment. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At kitchen, bowls stored on shelf, not inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At kitchen clean bowls stored with water inside-Wet nesting.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler, shelves are rust pitted.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 30 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. 1) Eye drop stored inside drink cooler.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. After moving employee meal to walk in cooler, employee dry hands on pants and proceeded to prepare a customer's order.
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. One door freezer: 1)raw chicken over cooked veggies 1) raw beef over dumpling
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: cooked rice 7. In unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler at cook line to quick chill.
Ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
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. Printed and provided poster.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1)Walk in cooler: milk, cooked noodles opened over 24hr. Operator date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen
2 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in solution.
About 6 ceiling tiles soiled and damaged in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice and sugar. Operator removed from container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on kitchen shelves.
Clean utensils stored in dirty container on shelf under prep table in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at dining room area. 1 dead roach under chemical shelf in kitchen Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of tea on prep table next to slicer. Operator removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored over dumplings in one door freezer in kitchen. Operator mover to walk in cooler away from customer's food.
Employee personal items stored next to food cans at dry storage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed around kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce buckets on kitchen floor. Operator elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice station. Utensil in water at 84. Operator moved to steam table.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Kitchen: Interior of oven/microwave has food debris.
Objectionable odors in men's bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons not all stored facing one way.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over cans of soda in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp not commercially packaged over bags of peas and carrots. Operator placed carrots on different shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense rice.
Ceiling tile missing. In back kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area
Equipment in poor repair. Inside lid of freezer chest cracked exposing foam insulation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter
Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner for egg rolls in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp not commercially packaged over bags of peas and carrots. Operator placed carrots and peas on upper shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet and sour chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf
Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in chest freezer the lid inside is cracked and insulation is exposed
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of vinegar stored on floor on cook line. Frying oil at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fork and spoon in standing water temperature 79F by the rice cookers.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop lower cooler, tofu (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager tofu in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop lower cooler, tofu (45F - Cold Holding). Per manager tofu in unit overnight. See stop sale.
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. Norovirus bulletin provided.
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. Employee health reporting agreement provided for new employees.
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above back kitchen floor area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged tile above back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil containers in kitchen.
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.