DRAGON HOT POT
4611 OKEECHOBEE BLVD BAY 108 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33417
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in cooler chilis stored in non food grade/ to-go/ shopping bag- educated operator – employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in raw pork stored over vegetables- operator moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server station reach in cooler- long rice cake 58F -cold holding, sliced rice cakes 58F- cold holding , Tofu puffs 58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Server station reach in cooler- long rice cake 58F -cold holding, sliced rice cakes 58F- cold holding , Tofu puffs 58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At long cooler at buffet – Fried fish ball 54-58F- cold holding, beef ball 54-58F – cold holding, pork dumpling 52-56F- cold holding, fish tofu 52-57F- cold holding, red sausage 53-57F- cold holding, cuttlefish balls 54-58F- cold holding, udon noodle 54-58F- cold holding, raw bean sprouts 55-58F- cold holding raw frog leg 50-56F – cold holding, raw swai fish 52-56F- cold holding,raw scallops 53-58F- cold holding, cuddle fish 53-58F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today – food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At buffet station – cooked egg noodle 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30) beef aorta 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), bbq chicken 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), pork belly 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30), shrimp 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)squid 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30) salmon 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)butter shrimp 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)steak 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)marinated beef 55-58 at 3:30 to 55-58F at 4:00 ( cooling since 12:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 30 minutes- operator placed ice on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sauce and oil on floor throughout walk in cooler and kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at multiple handwash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area- pork defrosting on counter- operator re over and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:23 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.