Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

11232 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Overview

Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has averaged 10 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been chronic and recurrent: employee health policy violations appeared in 8 inspections, handwashing and proper hand-washing violations in 7 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 3 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on August 13, 2024 documented four high-priority violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, approved food sources, handwashing facilities, and proper hand-washing, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in $200 in fines. A fire safety violation for a blocked marked exit was documented in December 2016 and corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
240Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 10 violations / inspection 10 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024054623 $200.00 Aug 13, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited violations at Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines had?
Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines find?
Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
No, Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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.
Has Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines been fined?
Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Dragon Gate Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Dragon Gate Chinese Restaurant (2016).

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