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NEW DRAGON

11565 N MAIN ST STE 230, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.757.8558

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats13
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2613154
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 23 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. At dry storage near triple sinks, observed 1 flying insect.
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, container of raw chicken stored over cooked pork. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At walk-in freezer, back side of door handle has build up.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep area, multiple employee drinks on prep table. Operator moved drinks to bottom shelf.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at water heater /under shelves has build up of flour residue.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple white plastic containers have broken/chipped edges.
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. At back kitchen area, multiple containers of sauces stored on floor. Operator moved to racks.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line wok station by smoker, grease build up on hood filters. At back kitchen area, exterior of multiple bulk containers have soiled exteriors.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep area, wet towel on shelf of reach-in cooler. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer on speed rack, tray of raw chicken stored over tray with bags raw ground pork. Also, In walk-in cooler, containers of raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs. Operator moved all,items to proper storage levels.
High priority/08A-02-6
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Online menu does not identified raw sushi rolls, nor does it have a consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer handle has build up on inside of handle.
Basic/23-24-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At frying station, cardboard used to line bottom shelf and bag holder.
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At back kitchen, floor under shelves with bulk flour containers has build up.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk rice container, pot used as scoop,has handle touching product. Operator moved pot.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, side of fryer and lower shelf next to fryer soiled. In back kitchen, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At cook line, gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler have black stains.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At cook line, 2 open bottle drinks stored in top section of flip top reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, inside of flip top cooler lid has build up. In walk-in cooler, plastic shelf liners soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At back kitchen on speed rack, multiple items thawing at room temperature. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach-in cooler, raw beef stored over bamboo shoots in bottom section. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Also, in prep area reach-in freezer, raw salmon in plastic wrap stored over cooked shrimp in plastic bags.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, cooked pork prepared 2 days prior not dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk containers of msg and sugar, plastic togo cups used as scoops.
Basic/14-01-5
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At frying station, cardboard used to line bottom shelf and bag holder.
Basic/14-45-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In bulk salt container, plastic cup handle broken off.
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets have black stains. Multiple bulk storage containers have soiled exteriors.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. At dining room, plastic utensils in drawers have handles overlapping drive ends.
Basic/25-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. By walk-in cooler, bulk sugar container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken skewers stored over shell eggs.
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. In restroom, handwash sink hot water lacks pressure to properly wash hands.
Intermediate/27-19-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler at cook line, chicken cooked yesterday and ribs cooked two days prior, not dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. At cookline, two reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in freezer, bustub of wings stored on top of egg flat cardboard.
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets have black stains. At back storage area, exterior of bulk flour/starch containers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Across from cook line, cardboard boxes reused for bags and plastic utensils.
Basic/25-32-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area, 3 bags of cooked pork on speed rack thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage shelves by triple sinks, 2 cans of soy sauce dented on top seam. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dry storage near triple sinks, observed 1 flying insect.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved items to correct storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area, cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding) in small black reach-in cooler. Operator stated items in cooler 2 hours. Moved to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At cook line, times on chicken marked incorrectly, arrival time 2pm items marked 3-7. Operator corrected time to 1-5.
High priority/03F-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area, ambient thermometer in small black reach-in cooler not reading temperature.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles have build up on back of handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. At dry storage shelves by triple sinks, 2 cans of soy sauce dented on top seam. Operator discarded.
Basic/08B-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At dry storage shelves in prep area, container of oats identified as personal stored with customer foods. In walk-in cooler, multiple items identified as personal stored over customer foods. Operator segregated all items.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At triple sinks, exterior of plastic containers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves and wall rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towel on cutting board of flip top reach-in cooler.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area by triple sinks, container of vinegar not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces. Items moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple items on time, but does not have paperwork required to hold items in time. Inspector emailed Time As Public Health Control paperwork.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken stored in reach in cooler by front counter prepared yesterday. Chicken dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler, cardboard lining pans of egg rolls.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream bars in walk in freezer. Ice cream moved and identified.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board in prep area.
Basic/21-04-4

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.