Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

DRAGON PHOENIX USA INC

9621 BAY PINES BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321541
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340791
DBPR license6212093

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate23 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#24High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in plastic bags in reach in freezers

#25High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#26High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside behind restaurant

Intermediate 3

#27Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Accumulation of grease around wok station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#28Intermediate02C-06-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in reach in freezer not properly dated

#29Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in reach in freezer not properly dated

Basic 23

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in cut cabbage in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over cook line and dry storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table next to rice cooker, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above uncovered food in walk-in cooler

#9Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on table next to rice cooker, removed. Bicycle helmet on shelf above food prep table **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn

#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket on peeled onions on floor of walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of cardboard boxes and discarded items on ground outside rear door to kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in rice, sugar and flour bins **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Stand mixer guard soiled next to prep sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear screen door does not seal when shut **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Clean cooking equipment on top of egg carton trays under wok station

#17Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On wok station

#18Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In reach in and walk in coolers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle near cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Wood bowl on cook line with chipped edges

#21Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around cook line

#23Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/flour bins in dry storage not labeled. Squeeze bottles on cook lone

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.