China Dragon in Tampa
Last inspected:
7893 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33626China Dragon in Tampa has been inspected 27 times since 2016, accumulating 187 violations—an average of 6.9 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of the most recent 8 inspections, and shell stock handling violations were cited in 7 of those 8 inspections, indicating persistent deficiencies in these critical areas. Proper hand and arm washing violations were documented in 5 of the past 8 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 found 15 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Dragon in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
China Dragon in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019060987 | $200.00 | Oct 21, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
China Dragon in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Dragon in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Dragon in Tampa last inspected?
- China Dragon in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at China Dragon in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Dragon in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has China Dragon in Tampa had?
- China Dragon in Tampa has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Dragon in Tampa find?
- China Dragon in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has China Dragon in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, China Dragon in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 China Dragon in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Dragon in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has China Dragon in Tampa been fined?
- China Dragon in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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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