Happy Dragon in Bradenton
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11161 Sr 70 E #102, Bradenton, FL 34202Happy Dragon in Bradenton has been inspected 19 times since 2022, accumulating 157 violations—an average of 8.3 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,640 in fines. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in nearly every inspection on record, reflecting systemic failures in basic sanitation and employee hygiene management. High-priority violations for shell stock handling, parasite destruction, and proper hand-washing procedures recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025 documented 15 violations including high-priority failures in employee health policy, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation, with the disposition recorded as Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Happy Dragon in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Happy Dragon in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015045388 | $800.00 | Oct 12, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2015037051 | $840.00 | Aug 17, 2015 | District 8 |
Happy Dragon in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Happy Dragon in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Happy Dragon in Bradenton last inspected?
- Happy Dragon in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Happy Dragon in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Happy Dragon in Bradenton are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Happy Dragon in Bradenton had?
- Happy Dragon in Bradenton has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Happy Dragon in Bradenton find?
- Happy Dragon in Bradenton was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Happy Dragon in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Happy Dragon in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Happy Dragon in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Happy Dragon in Bradenton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,640.00 in fines.
- How much has Happy Dragon in Bradenton been fined?
- Happy Dragon in Bradenton has been fined a total of $1,640.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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