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CHINA DRAGON

9550 BAYMEADOW RD #4 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3570310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10722645
DBPR license2615112

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 flying insects in kitchen area.

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef over chicken stock. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces. In black reach in cooler at front counter raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 4 roach egg sacs on ground under right side triple sink.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small black reach in cooler chicken, egg roll at 44-48F. Person in charge states had unit open frequently for lunch rush. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach with no cap stored in sink with closed packages of shrimp. Also, observed medicine stored in reach in cooler, on shelf above oven smoothie condiments. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer to walk in cooler reading 74F. Stand alone thermometer in unit not functional. Person in charge states has repair call in. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge with expired CFM. No other CFM for establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go pints used as scoops in dry goods with no handles.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on ground under right side of triple sink. Observed one dead roach on leg of shelf in kitchen.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bus tub of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Also, multiple items stored uncovered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of can opener with debris buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup. Exterior pans, high touch items with debris buildup. Fan and shelving in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Cabinet under prep sink in front counter area with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed narrow neck bottle repurposed as scoop for rice.

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Peas and carrots, chicken thawing at room temperature. Also shrimp thawing in standing water in sink. Person in charge turned on water, moved items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Not in use items in establishment interfering with cleaning, creating possible harborage for vermin.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.