SUPER DRAGON CHINESE REST
4216 NW 12 ST, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 954.583.2546
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at cook line, pork fried rice (135F - Reheating). Advised operator to reheat rice to 165F. Operator reheated rice on stove to 167F.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026030183 | Feb 26, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2020003172 | Jan 15, 2020 | Feb 12, 2020 | $800 |
| 2--2019058659 | Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. 1. Observed on preparation counter opposite cook line, container of tums medicine stored among cooking ingredients. 2. Observed on dry ingredients rack opposite hand washing sink, a variety of vitamins stored amongst cooking ingredients. Operator removed and stored away from food.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at cook line, pork fried rice (135F - Reheating). Advised operator to reheat rice to 165F. Operator reheated rice on stove to 167F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot cover and food debris in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed cover and cleaned sink during the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area. Bowl with no Handle Used to dispense corn starch. Operator replaced with scoop with handle during the inspection.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed next to chest freezer, card board used to line shelves storing containers of sauces.
Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed piece of Ceiling tile to the side of stove hood in kitchen missing. 2. Observed hole in ceiling tile over stove hood in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen cases of drinks stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 1.Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of soil residues. 2.Reach in cooler shelves at cook line interior soiled with food debris. Operator began to clean during the inspection.
Stored food not covered. 1. On dry ingredients rack opposite hand wash sink, rice stored uncovered in bowl. 2. Dry storage rack to the side of cook line, salt and msg stored uncovered. Operator covered all items during the inspection.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At kitchen prep table, containers of vitamins stored on table. Operator removed vitamins.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, fried rice (66F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (74F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into walk in cooler to quick chill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands at three compartment sink then proceed to pack food for to go order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting board soiled with mold like substance, no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by bucket in sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, buckets of sauces stored on floor. At dry storage area, oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At kitchen, microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, shelves, refrigerator doors soiled with grease, food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At kitchen prep area, chlorine wiping cloth solution 0ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Apr 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in restroom block with boxes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in Frigidaire refrigerator.
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean standing water at 79F.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Observed cooked chicken wings stored in chicken boxes. Operator removed to bus pans.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed chef wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engaging in food preparation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in restroom block with boxes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed boxes and equipment stored in hand wash sink in restroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked on 03/26/2025 in the morning.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense corn starch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walk in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in Frigidaire refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed corn starch removed from the original container not labeled.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On shelf in kitchen by three compartment sink, bowl used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen across from walk in cooler, dry storage shelves soiled with food debris.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed on cook line shelf probe thermometer soiled
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw chicken over French fries not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken breast over beef not all commercially packaged in magic chef refrigerator
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed both magic chef refrigerator doors.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic dish detergent substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles though out kitchen
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1, 2023. Operator provided updated license on phone.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on spice rack
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on spice rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on magic chef refrigerator opposite fryer.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce on floor in back kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 71F
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed magic chef refrigerator opposite fryer gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed shrimp being stored in a reused bag of long grain rice in freezer chest.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth on cook line.
Working containers of food salt, msg removed from original container not identified by common name on spice rack.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over sparkling waters in walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted solution rechecked 50 Ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brown rice in hand washing sink in kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in door handles though out kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open coffee cup
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on rack next to spices
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp 32F inside a plastic container sitting in water at room temperature. Operator turned on water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind Frigidaire reach in freezer chest.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor by hand washing sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the drain pipe under the hand washing sink.
Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.