HAPPY DRAGON
11161 SR 70 E #102, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941-896-4792
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed raw chicken over beef in reach in freezer. Operator moved items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015045388 | Oct 12, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $800 |
| 7--2015037051 | Aug 17, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $840 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed raw chicken over beef in reach in freezer. Operator moved items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, beef, wontons, egg rolls ready to eat without dates in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in the back of kitchen without soap or paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, beef, wontons, egg rolls ready to eat without dates in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipment and then clean dish ware and preparing food. Operator coached.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non grade bags used for storing food in the walk in cooler and reach in freezers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the front handwashing sink with food and containers in the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in the back of kitchen without soap or paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, beef, wontons, egg rolls ready to eat without dates in reach in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipment and then clean dish ware and preparing food. Operator coached.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator is struggling to print.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator is struggling to print.
Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon buckets of sauce stored on the floor in back kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Anne Elise applesauce. Owner removed from shelf.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon buckets of sauce stored on the floor in back kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exterior door.
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.