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NEW CHINA DRAGON LLC

1717 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-219-8899

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703066
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 frozen raw chicken stored above frozen raw chicken. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings stored over fresh ginger inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Noodles 47F Pork 50F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to shrimp and above PHO noodles.
High priority/08A-20-5
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water provided at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot provided at all handwashing sinks throughout establishment.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen area across from stove.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened drink on prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop bucket in kitchen area.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven and grill cleaner stored next to BBQ sauce across from wok. Owner removed and stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop white rice.
Basic/14-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler next to chicken tenders. Owner removed drink during inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between fryer and grill. Owner removed during inspection.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers above fried rice stored upright. Owner stored properly.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in bathroom. Observed a can of cigarettes butts inside the kitchen next to the sugar container.
Basic/54-02-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and five gallons bucket of soy sauce setting on the kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at the three compartment sink.
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not identified with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tshirt bags in stand up freezer that had beef in ziploc bags.
High priority/14-31-5
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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in walk in cooler put in day before not dated
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink across from fryer hot water turned off. Owner turned hot water on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored in stand up freezer by back door.
Basic/40-06-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open soda in cold holding unit. Employee moved soda to office.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop store in debris filled water
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a storage container not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5

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.